Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician at Drax summary:

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instrumentation at a renewable energy production facility. The role requires routine maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and ensuring safe operation of plant equipment, with experience in PLCs, frequency drives, and CMMS systems preferred. This position supports a zero-carbon energy future by maintaining reliable and efficient production systems in an industrial setting.

Electrical & Instrumentation Tech
Full-time, Permanent
One-site
Location: Aliceville, AL

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

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?
The Perks:

• A competitive hourly wage, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience.
• Great benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:

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Keywords:

Electrical Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Industrial Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controllers, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Renewable Energy, Electrical Equipment Maintenance, CMMS, Calibration