Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Responsibilities

• Safely perform removal, repair, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation including flow meters, sensors, transmitters, and analyzers
• Perform advanced electrical and control system troubleshooting and root-cause investigations to minimize downtime
• Execute loop checks, signal testing, and I/O checkout during commissioning and maintenance
• Maintain and troubleshoot substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs, motors, and AC/DC drives
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Support the operation and maintenance of industrial rectifier systems and DC power distribution
• Assist with configuration and limited programming support for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DCS platforms
• Maintain accurate documentation including calibration records, wiring diagrams, and as-built updates
• Mentor or train junior electrical and instrumentation personnel

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• 8+ years of industrial electrical/fixed plant experience OR a relevant certification with 4-6 years of experience
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and technical manuals
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for complex electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
• Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, and process control systems
• Experience with 480-volt motor control switchgear and controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medium-voltage equipment
• Experience working in chemical or metallurgical processing environments

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and basic life insurance
• $1,800 annual employer HSA contribution
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k with up to 5% matching (100% vested on day one)
• Eligibility for incentive stock options

About the Company

Electra is transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology. Recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024," we are scaling rapidly to reshape the future of iron production for a cleaner, smarter world.