- Salary
- $30 – $34
- Location
- Spartanburg
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Closing date
- 3 weeks ago
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
AUTONOMY
Now Hiring
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $34.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM for the first year need to be open to shift after a year can be moved to 6am-6pm shift or 6pm-6am| Some overtime required | On-call duty 4–5x per year
Location: Spartanburg, SC 29307
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Position Overview
Autonomy is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician for a Direct-hire position with an industrial manufacturing client in Spartanburg, SC. This role is instrumentation-forward ideal candidates will bring strong hands-on experience with transmitters, control valves, loops, RTDs, thermocouples, and similar field instruments, in addition to solid general electrical skills. If you thrive on troubleshooting complex systems and solving real-world plant problems, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems throughout the plant
- Maintain and calibrate field instruments including transmitters, control valves, RTDs, thermocouples, and flow meters
- Service and maintain motors, MCC panels, lighting, and other electrical distribution equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drive systems and inverters
- Support loop checks, P&ID verification, and instrument loop troubleshooting
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
- Perform bench rebuilds and repairs on instrumentation components and control valves
- Execute Safe Work Permit processes including LOTO, Hot Work, and Confined Space entry
- Document all work activities, time, and findings in SAP
- Participate in on-call/duty rotation approximately 4–5 times per year
Required Qualifications
- Industrial maintenance experience in instrumentation systems — this is the primary focus of the role
- Working knowledge of electrical systems: motors, MCC panels, power distribution, and lighting
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, P&IDs, and schematics
- Experience troubleshooting instrument loops and performing root cause analysis
- Ability to use hand tools, electrical measuring equipment, and power tools
- Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 100 lbs; climb ladders up to 20 ft
- Must be able to wear required PPE including FRC, face shields, respirators, and safety harness
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Minimum 2 years of electrical or instrumentation experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial E&I experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment
- Significant hands-on experience with AC/DC drive systems
- Familiarity with radar levels, nuclear levels, and micro motion flow meters
- Knowledge of inverters and drives
- Experience with SAP maintenance system
- Knowledge of Planning & Scheduling and Maintenance Best Practices
- Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution equipment
Interested? Apply today through Autonomy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
