Job Description

Join a dedicated team in Bridgeport, CT as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician 2nd Class. This role is ideal for a skilled, detail-oriented, and self-motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic industrial environment. The position focuses on installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and distributed control equipment throughout the facility. Safety, professionalism, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of a key facility while developing your technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibration procedures with minimal supervision, adhering to all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Initiate and complete work orders and requisitions, documenting all critical and pertinent information routinely.
• Respond to emergency repairs during off-hours as needed.
• Travel to other company facilities to provide technical support when required.
• Identify and address improvement opportunities proactively, taking on increased responsibilities as needed.
• Complete required corporate and plant training programs within prescribed timeframes.
• Use basic and precision measuring tools to perform maintenance tasks accurately.
• Follow standard safety procedures, promptly correct and report safety and environmental hazards, and adhere to lockout/tagout and other safety protocols.
• Work overtime and rotating shifts during outages or as requested.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, including via intercom, two-way radio, and face-to-face interactions.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, anticipating and resolving typical and recurring problems with minimal supervision.
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, skid steer loaders, and other mobile machinery as needed.
• Maintain a positive work environment and collaborate effectively with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial or power industry electrical and instrumentation maintenance, or at least 2 years as a 3rd class E&I Technician with required instrumentation training/experience.
• Relevant licenses as required by state, environmental, or federal regulatory agencies.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, handle tools and equipment, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl, and ascend/descend stairs and ladders as part of normal work activities.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and move throughout all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to operate fire extinguishing equipment and access confined spaces as required.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and ability to use personal protective equipment as needed.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to noise and industrial environments.
• Use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hard hats, safety shoes, eye protection, chemical and heat-resistant suits, and hearing protection as required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights greater than 4 feet.

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