Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation Tech
Full-time, Permanent
One-site
Location: Gloster, MS

At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.  
If you are a team player, adaptable to change, and have a hands-on attitude, join the team as a Electrical & Instrumentation Tech.  

So, what will you be doing?  

As an electrical and instrumentation technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the electrical and instrumentation equipment at the production facility. The individual will be responsible for performing routine maintenance of the facility’s electrical equipment. 

About the Role:

Some of your day-to-day duties include:

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, and repairs electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, and record
• Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations
• Maintains a functional knowledge of the operations software and hardware
• Make preventative maintenance inspections of all control instrumentation
• Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures and the aptitude to correct those failures
• Complete work order cycles, performs work, confirm time, and enter equipment history
• Diagnoses existing or potential trouble with plant electrical equipment
• Cleans, lubricates, calibrates, and adjusts as conditions indicate
• Lays out, installs, and places electrical equipment into service
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested, is responsible for keeping designated area clean and clear of safety hazards
• Multi-craft skill set is a plus; ability to perform additional maintenance tasks as assigned 

Who you are?  

You possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical degree preferred
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience?
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); Must have experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, Servo and Frequency Drives?
• Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
• Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility
• Must be willing to work shift which includes weekends, nights, and holidays? 

What’s it like to work at Drax?  

• A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals.
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

If this role sounds good, we’d love to hear from you!  Click "Apply now"

Together, we can make it happen