Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (Journeyman Level – I&C / Controls)
ElectraWho we are:
We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly, and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
Electra is seeking a highly skilled, safety-focused Electrical & Instrumentation Technician performing at or above a Journeyman level to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial electrical, instrumentation, and control systems across its production facility. This role is critical to ensuring safe production, reliable automation, accurate data acquisition, and operational readiness in a fast-paced startup and commissioning environment. Technicians work with minimal supervision, and senior-level individuals may mentor or train other electrical and instrumentation personnel.
Responsibilities include:
- Safely perform removal, repair, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems and components
- Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation, including flow meters, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, transducers, and weigh scales
- Perform advanced electrical and control system troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations to minimize downtime
- Execute loop checks, signal testing, I/O checkout, and system diagnostics during commissioning, startup, and maintenance activities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs, motors, motor controls, and AC/DC drives
- Install, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial rectifier systems, including DC power distribution, cooling systems, interlocks, controls, and protective devices
- Diagnose rectifier-related faults such as abnormal voltage/current conditions, grounding issues, cooling failures, and control faults
- Support commissioning, startup, shutdown, and operational troubleshooting of rectifier systems
- Assist with configuration and limited programming support of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DCS platforms
- Maintain accurate documentation, including calibration records, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, rectifier settings, and as-built updates
- Follow all SOPs, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety requirements
- Participate in safety, environmental, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement programs
- Mentor or train junior electrical and instrumentation employees as assigned
- Work shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
What we need you to bring to the team:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a certified Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation program (typically 4-year) with 4+ years of experience, or an associate degree/trade certification with 6+ years of relevant experience
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation within a fixed plant or manufacturing environment
- Advanced ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues, including root cause analysis and non-routine problem solving
- Strong working knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and process control systems
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and technical manuals to execute work and diagnose issues effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, determine appropriate methods for new assignments, and provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Experience with VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, rectifiers, AC/DC control systems, low- and medium-voltage equipment, and chemical or metallurgical processing environments.
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $37.50-$46.00/hour and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
Benefits For You:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
- $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
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