Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Decatur, AL
Now Hiring
Personnel Staffing, Inc. is currently seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for a temp-to-perm opportunity. This position pays between $29 and $30 per hour.
The schedule follows a 2/2/3 rotation, with shifts rotating every two weeks between days and nights. Shift hours are 7:00 to 7:00.
How to Apply
- Apply Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1402 6th Ave. SE, Decatur, AL 35601.
- Call or text anytime at 256-445-5970.
- Apply online at www.psi.jobs by selecting “Register With Us.”
PSI is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Summary
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting electrical and instrumentation systems within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by maintaining plant power distribution, process control equipment, field instruments, and related systems while following all company safety, quality, GMP, food safety, EMT, and SOP requirements.
Qualifications and Education
- Associate of Science degree in Electrical/Instrument Engineering Technology or a related two-year technical degree preferred.
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in place of formal education.
- HVAC certification is a plus.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Electrical & Instrument Technician in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with field instruments, PLCs, DCS, pneumatic systems, conveying systems, compressors, heat exchangers, underwater strand granulators, agitators, chillers, fuel-fired furnace heaters, motors, and process equipment is desired.
- Ability to read, understand, and revise electrical drawings.
- Ability to support a twenty-four-seven plant operation, including overtime, call-ins, shutdowns, and special projects as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all company safety guidelines, rules, regulations, plant safety programs, personal safety programs, and safe work practices.
- Perform all work safely and ensure equipment is operated and maintained properly without taking unnecessary risks to complete assignments.
- Follow all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices, quality standards, food safety guidelines, EMT requirements, and SOPs established by the company.
- Serve as an example of safety, quality, professionalism, and positive attitude when working with coworkers, contractors, engineers, and management.
- Interface with plant engineers and management regarding shutdowns, special projects, equipment issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Understand and follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and assignments provided by management.
Maintenance and Technical Duties
- Maintain electrical and instrumentation components, plant power supplies, distribution systems, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and support field instruments, control systems, motors, electrical systems, and process equipment.
- Maintain required spare parts and support inventory needs for electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Prepare, implement, and complete preventive maintenance schedules to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Plan, procure, and implement approved in-plant modifications, improvements, and developments.
- Manage and coordinate electrical and instrumentation contract crews as assigned.
- Support shutdown activities, emergency repairs, and plant improvement projects.
- Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and process control systems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and revise electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, DCS, field instruments, control loops, motors, power distribution, and plant process equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, engineers, and contractors.
- Commitment to safe work practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment and Schedule
This position works in an industrial manufacturing plant environment and must be able to support a 24/7 operation. The role may require overtime, call-ins, weekend work, shutdown support, and work around operating equipment, process systems, and plant utilities.
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PERSONNEL STAFFING, INC.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
This Notice is being posted as part of the remedy agreed to pursuant to the settlement of a claim between the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Personnel Staffing, Inc.
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "Commission" or "EEOC") is responsible for enforcing several federal employment discrimination laws: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits employment discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, or national origin; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, which prohibits employment discrimination against persons 40 years old or older; the Equal Pay Act, as amended, which prohibits gender-based payment of wages; the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with a disability; and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals based on pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. Federal law also prohibits retaliation against any employee or applicant who files a charge of discrimination, who cooperates with an investigation of a charge, or who benefits from a charge settlement.
Personnel Staffing, Inc., will comply with federal laws in all respects and will not take any action against employees or applicants because they have exercised their rights under the law.
An employee or applicant has the right, and is encouraged to exercise that right, to report allegations of employment discrimination and retaliation in the workplace and throughout the application process. Any report of such an allegation will be thoroughly investigated, with appropriate sanctions taken against any person(s) found to have engaged in inappropriate conduct.
An employee who believes his or her rights have been violated may also contact the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the purposes of filing a charge of employment discrimination. Please be aware that there are strict time periods for filing such charges. Pursuing internal remedies provided by Personnel Staffing, Inc. does not extend the time which you may have to file charges with the EEOC.
The address and telephone number of the nearest office of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission is:
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1130 22nd Street, South, Suite 2000
BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35205
(205) 651-7020
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Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
