Instrumentation and Electrical Technician - Elma

Ascensus Specialties•Elma, WA

3d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Ascensus Specialties is a premier global leader in chemical manufacturing, and we are seeking a highly skilled Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our Maintenance Team at our plant in Elma, WA. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and precision calibration of complex electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automated systems across our facility. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, and precision calibration of complex electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and automated systems across our facility. We are looking for a self-motivated professional who excels in a high-autonomy environment; while you will have access to general oversight for exceptionally complex issues, you will be expected to operate with autonomy, taking full ownership of your assigned tasks. If you are a safety-conscious technician who thrives on technical challenges and possesses a deep understanding of control logic and process instrumentation, we invite you to help us maintain our standard of operational excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
A two-year technical degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, and/or Industrial Automation.
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) field.
Proven ability to read and interpret control logic (e.g., Ladder, DeltaV), technical manuals, and complex schematics.
Mastery in the safe operation of hand/power tools and industrial equipment, including forklifts and skyjacks.
Ability and willingness to respond to call-ins and work scheduled maintenance overtime to support 24/7 plant operations.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working within a chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial processing environment.
Familiarity with DCS, power distribution systems, and SAP/ISO documentation standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate plant instrumentation, electronics, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and power distribution equipment.
Dismantle, repair, and replace components in process equipment facility-wide; proactively detect and report equipment malfunctions or improper operations.
Install and integrate new electrical or process control systems according to technical specifications.
Interpret and work from complex technical manuals, schematics, P&IDs, and control logic (e.g., Ladder Logic, DeltaV).
Perform and document inspections and calibrations for all ISO or IMP process instrumentation in production and utility areas.
Maintain accurate equipment records and update SOP and SAP files to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Execute all duties with a "safety-first" mindset, prioritizing the well-being of co-workers and minimizing environmental impact.
Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in accordance with VPC (Value Plus Control) practices and facility standards.
Act as a proactive team player when collaborating with co-workers both within and outside the maintenance department.
Ability and willingness to respond to call-ins and work scheduled overtime to meet business demands.
Other duties as assigned by the department supervisor or manager.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage effective day one of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling and work-life resources
401(k) plan with immediate vesting. Ascensus matches 100% of the first 3% contributed, and 70% of the next 3% contributed.
120 hours of Vacation per year.
Paid Sick Leave (accrued per company policy/WA state law).
12 Paid Holidays.
Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) at no cost to the employee.
Access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care provisions.

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