Instrumentation & Electrical Technician III
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician III
Pay: $27-32/hr.
Location: Tampa, FL
3-4 month
The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician III is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining complex electrical, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure reliable and efficient facility operations. This role supports a variety of equipment including PLCs, SCADA systems, analyzers, sensors, motors, valves, and other electrical and process control devices. The technician also serves as a mentor to less experienced team members and ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues using specialized testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, calibrate, and repair process instrumentation including pH analyzers, chlorine residual analyzers, ozone analyzers, turbidity meters, pressure transmitters, and flow meters.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA systems, control panels, and associated electrical equipment.
- Diagnose, repair, and calibrate electrically actuated control valves and related process control devices.
- Install, modify, and repair advanced electrical wiring systems and equipment.
- Dismantle, repair, replace, reassemble, and test electrical and instrumentation components to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Inspect and test emergency generators, cathodic protection systems, and other critical facility equipment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration reports, and work documentation.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering of parts and equipment as needed.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
- Participate in rotational 24-hour emergency on-call coverage.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within an industrial, manufacturing, utility, water/wastewater, power generation, or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, occupational hazards, and maintenance procedures.
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PLC and SCADA systems.
- Ability to install, repair, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, controls, gauges, meters, analyzers, and electronic systems.
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- State Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification required.
- Primarily field-based role with exposure to industrial operating environments.
- Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions and industrial hazards including noise, dust, chemicals, rotating equipment, electrical systems, and varying temperatures.
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, and working at heights up to 50 feet.
- Ability to enter confined spaces when required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
On-Call RequirementsParticipation in a rotating 24-hour emergency on-call schedule is required.
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