Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Full Time Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

JOB-10044628

Anticipated Start Date

July 28, 2025

Location

Armorel, AR

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy.

With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time

Job Summary

W e are seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Electrical Technician for a full-time, onsite contract assignment supporting operations at a gas production facility. The technician will be responsible for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of plant instrumentation, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment used in air separation and industrial gas production. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and process optimization.

Job Description

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems and electrical systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety regulations.
• Install, maintain, and repair manual, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic measuring and regulating instruments.
  
• Conduct routine and non-routine calibration of analytical and quality control equipment, including gas chromatographs and process analyzers.
  
• Maintain and manage calibration standards, including gas cylinders and test instruments.
  
• Support and maintain plant equipment such as compressors, pumps, valves, motors, and turbines.
  
• Utilize electrical test equipment to diagnose and resolve electrical issues.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections per company schedule and standards.
  
• Assist in scheduling and executing calibration and preventive maintenance programs during plant shutdowns or outages.
  
• Support product scheduling to ensure timely customer deliveries and compliance with documentation requirements.
  
• Maintain documentation and support spare parts inventory management.
  
• Follow and enforce all safety protocols, PPE requirements (FRC clothing, safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection), and procedural standards.
  
• Participate in safety training and demonstrate commitment to safe work practices at all times.
  
• Comply with site Emergency Action Plan and training requirements.

Skills Required

• Minimum 1 year of relevant operations or maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic instrumentation and electrical theory.
  
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
  
• Demonstrated experience using electrical test tools and calibration equipment.
  
• Competency in gas analyzer calibration and troubleshooting.
  
• Familiarity with process plant operations and safety procedures.
  
• Able to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
  
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) at the 12th-grade level.
  
• Mechanically inclined and physically capable of working in outdoor and elevated environments (up to 110 feet).

Education

• Highsch ool diploma or GED
• Associate degree or technical training preferred.

Additional Requirements

• S hift: M-F 7AM - 4PM
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, and use of hands/tools.
  
• Comfortable working at heights up to 110 feet.
  
• Capable of wearing full PPE, including hard hat, safety footwear, gloves, eye and ear protection, and respirators as needed.
  
• May require occasional travel for training or site support.
  
• May be required to provide vacation or emergency shift coverage and be available for on-call support.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.