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Electrical & Instrumentation Tech at Primient
Primient
No longer available
Engineering
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
Electrical
Ins trumentation
Systems, Software & Analytical Tools
Additional Competencies
P referred Qualifi cations & Experience
Physical Requirements
FES Duty of Care
Food Safety
Environment
- Power Systems & Distribution
- Experience with AC and DC voltages: 161kV, 13.2kV, 4160V, 480V, 277V, 240/120V, 24V, and 12V.
- Main substation switching - 13.2kV to 480V distribution operations.
- Main yard switching and safe handling of high-voltage power equipment and switches 161kV to 13.8kV.
- Expertise with Siemens Allis 1600A and 3200A breakers, as well as fuse sizing and breaker sizing.
- Grounding, arc fault cleaning, and arc flash safety practices, including full competency in Arc Flash PPE up to 40Cal suits.
- Motor Systems & Starters
- Wiring and troubleshooting 480V starter buckets, 4160V synchronous motor starters, and general motor wiring.
- Proficiency in motor testing, motor sizing, and advanced fault troubleshooting.
- Skilled in motor starters - wye/delta starters, autotransformers, soft starts, part winding, vfd's .
- Control Systems & Drives
- Control wiring installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Reading and interpreting wiring schematics.
- Proficiency in Siemens, Allen-Bradley (AB), and ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- PLC wiring and troubleshooting, including communication protocols and communication troubleshooting.
- Competence in low voltage controls and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Testing & Reliability
- Circuit testing, conductive testing, and high-voltage testing.
- Overload and wire sizing calculations for safe system design.
- Infrared scanning for preventive maintenance.
- Skilled with diagnostic tools such as the Fluke II 900.
- Expertise in fault locating , failure root cause analysis, and serving as a failure investigations resource.
- Providing leadership in electrical reliability programs.
- Field Electrical Work
- Installation and maintenance of heat trace systems and lighting systems.
- HV and MV cable terminations.
- Conduit bending, wire pulling, and rigging for heavy electrical equipment.
- Working with generators and related switching equipment.
Ins trumentation
- Transmitters & Measurement Devices
- Pressure, level, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen (DO) transmitters.
- Proficiency in calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Valves & Actuators
- Analog valves and digital valves installation and tuning.
- Expertise in gas valves and control systems related to burner operations.
- Switches & Safety Devices
- Pressure, temperature, flow, level, limit, and explosion-proof switches.
- Advanced knowledge of safety interlocks and fail-safe systems.
- Actuation Systems
- Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, troubleshooting and integration into automated systems.
- Burner management systems commissioning, troubleshooting, and compliance.
- Instrumentation Reliability
- Preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure instrumentation integrity.
- Skilled in tubing bending and installing for process instrumentation.
Systems, Software & Analytical Tools
- Proficiency in SAP for maintenance management (CMMS) and PI Vision for process monitoring and data analysis.
Integration of instrumentation with PLC and control systems for optimized plant performance .
Additional Competencies
- Serve as an E&I Trainer, mentoring and developing junior technicians.
- Knowledge in both electrical and instrumentation reliability programs.
- Participate in failure investigations and provide technical expertise for root cause analysis.
- Strict adherence to safety regulations, with professional competence in arc flash protection, lockout/tagout, and hazard analysis.
P referred Qualifi cations & Experience
- 3 + years' experience in industrial Electrical & Instrumentation
- Advanced knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage systems.
- Proficiency with both electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems in heavy industrial environments.
- Demonstrated success in troubleshooting complex issues, leading reliability initiatives, and training others.
- Strong analytical skills
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 55 lbs without assistance
- Climb ladders (up to 15 ft) and multiple flights of stairs
- Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting
- Perform bending and twisting motions
- Work flexible schedules and respond to on-call needs
- Exposure to mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and loud noise
- Work in both industrial and office settings
- Outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust
- Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, etc.)
FES Duty of Care
Food Safety
- Ensure products meet food safety, legal, and quality standards
Environment
- Comply with environmental procedures and report violations or near misses
- Follow site safety policies and participate in safety programs
Typical mid-level pay: $71k for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians nationally
National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$71k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$48k
Market range (10th-90th percentile)
$110k
Slight candidate advantage
Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.
Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable
Who this leverage applies to
Stronger for:
Senior candidates with options
Where to negotiate
Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO
Likely Possible Unlikely
Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.
Does this path compound?
Job Growth →
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High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀
Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️
Plateau
Limited growth
⭐
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat
Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.
+1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree
Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.
Labor data: BLS 2024