Instrument Electrician Technician

Rio Tinto • Wilmington, DE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for an Electrician & Instrumentation Technician to provide construction, installation, relocation, repair and preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facilities for the optimum operating efficiency of the Wilmington Plant. This is a great opportunity for motivated individuals to contribute their expertise and grow in a diverse range of tasks while making a significant impact on our organization's success. In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Qualified Electrician & Instrumentation Technician with 6+ years of experience in a first-class role.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical and electronic theory, Ohm's Law, and Kirchhoff’s Law.
• Proficient in power factor, voltage drop, and National Electric Code application.
• Familiarity with instrument operation in a loop and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Skilled in test and calibration equipment, personal computers, and medium to high voltage circuits.
• Ability to interpret and apply schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and process flow drawings.
• Experience with GE Limit Amp Starters, GE/Siemens vacuum circuit breakers, and ABB Gas circuit breakers.

Responsibilities

• Performing basic troubleshooting in electrical control, distribution, and motor protection
• Installing and commission switchgear, control devices, transformers, electrical feeders, motors and process instrumentation
• Using test equipment to diagnose high, medium and low voltage electrical circuits
• Installing programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), human machine interface (HMI) devices
• Repairing and calibrate pneumatic, mechanical, electrical and electronic instruments

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed