Entry Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Jobs in Spartanburg, SC

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POSITION TITLE  

Dewey Plant - Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – Entry Level

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Entry-Level E&I Technician supports the maintenance and repair of plant electrical and instrumentation systems in a specialty chemical manufacturing environment. Ideal for candidates early in their careers, this role provides the opportunity to build on foundational skills with hands-on experience in process instrumentation, electrical systems, and controls. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of instrumentation and electrical systems. 

• Work with experienced technicians and engineers to resolve technical issues. 

• Maintain up-to-date maintenance records using the plant’s CMMS (MAINTelligence). 

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with plant safety rules. 

• Support Environmental and Safety initiatives, including maintenance of environmental systems such as scrubbers and sensors. 

• Contribute to a team-oriented maintenance environment and demonstrate initiative in learning and improvement. 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience (boiler systems experience may qualify). 

• OR completion of a technical certificate or associate degree in electrical engineering, electrical systems, mechatronics, instrumentation, or a related field. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical systems. 

• Willingness to work rotating shifts and respond to call-ins when needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED 

• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry. 

• NFPA 70E certification. 

• Journeyman Electrician License (or actively pursuing). 

• Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), PLCs, HMIs, and automated controls. 

• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, loop drawings, or electrical diagrams. 

• Boiler operations or troubleshooting experience. 

• Exposure to CMMS platforms and preventive maintenance programs. 

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION   

Sitting  

Ability to sit down at least  

25% of day  

Standing  

Ability to stand while working at least  

95% of day  

Moving  

Ability to move throughout the plant at least  

25% of day  

Lifting  

Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance  

10% of day  

Ascending/Descending  

Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency  

10% of day  

Bending  

Ability to bend or stoop  

10% of day  

Visual Acuity  

Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least  

As Required  

Cognitive  

Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information  

As Required  

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.