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American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is an industry-leading battery metals and critical material technology development and commercialization company. Our Pilot Plant just outside of Reno, Nevada will be the first integrated implementation of our multi-step processing train for the full mechanical processing, physical separation, chemical extraction, and production of commercial-scale battery metals that will be resold back into the battery manufacturing supply chain to enact a low-cost, low environmental impact, and domestically sourced closed-loop circular economy.  

Under moderate supervision, an Instrumentation and Controls Technician works cross-functionally with Engineering, EHS, Operations, Production, R&D teams to support the rapid scale up and operations of our Lithium Battery Recycling facility. 

The ideal candidate has experience working in an industrial manufacturing setting with extensive hands-on repair experience.  The candidate will be a problem-solver with a broad understanding of process automation systems, industrial instrumentation, and 480V and below power systems.  The candidate will monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate control systems.  This position will report to our Maintenance Manager. 

Requirements

• Support the operation and scale-up of ABTC's lithium-ion battery recycling facility in partnership with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Production, EHS, and R&D teams.
• Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and commission electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Install, test, repair, and maintain electrical equipment, control panels, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, valves, and control devices.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using ladder logic, HMI alarms, I/O status, field signals, and electrical schematics.
• Diagnose and repair 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC systems, including motor controls, starters, VFDs, and related equipment.
• Perform calibration, loop checks, inspections, and functional testing of process instrumentation.
• Support control system installations, startups, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks, fieldbus systems, and Ethernet-connected devices.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Maintain accurate documentation, calibration records, redlines, and as-built drawings.
• Support preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety requirements, including LOTO, electrical safe work practices, arc flash, and EHS procedures.

• Hands-on industrial maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, process automation, industrial instrumentation, motor controls, and VFDs.
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 480V.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

• Experience in a chemical processing, battery recycling, mining, manufacturing, water/wastewater, food and beverage, or other industrial process environment. 

• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, loop checks, functional testing, or plant improvement projects. 

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IO-Link devices, industrial Ethernet, remote I/O, and process instrumentation. 

• Experience maintaining calibration records, as-built drawings, maintenance logs, and equipment documentation. 

• Electrical, instrumentation, controls, or industrial maintenance certification preferred but not required. 

• 3-5 years of experience with industrial electrical, instrumentation, controls, process automation, or electromechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC.
• Experience troubleshooting motor controls, VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, sensors, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, multimeters, calibration instruments, and electrical test equipment.
• Experience terminating and troubleshooting control, instrumentation, communication, and power wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, control panel drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation, including pressure, level, temperature, flow, and analytical measurement devices.
• Familiarity with control valves, actuators, dampers, solenoids, positioners, and related control components.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using I/O status, HMI alarms, field signals, and electrical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of industrial networking, communication systems, and networked control devices.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety standards, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance 

• Parental Leave

• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program  

• Stock options 

• 401(K) 

• Flexible paid time off 

$25/hr - $45+/hr

Compensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package may also include additional components such as bonus, equity, and benefits, which will be detailed upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Americans With Disabilities Act 

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.