Refinery Instrumentation Jobs Near Me

We are seeking an experienced Industrial E&I Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing, refinery, pulp and paper, power generation, or heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with motor controls, PLCs, instrumentation, control systems, and industrial electrical equipment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V (or higher if qualified).
• Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, wire, and electrical components.
• Diagnose and repair motors, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, transformers, breakers, and control circuits.
• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, and blueprints.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and assist with automation systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
• Install and troubleshoot control panels, junction boxes, and field instruments.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Test circuits and equipment using multimeters, meggers, loop calibrators, and other electrical testing equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
• Assist with plant shutdowns, outages, and startup activities as needed.
• Document completed work orders and maintenance activities accurately.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing, power plants, refineries, chemical plants, shipyards, or pulp & paper mills.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and motor controls preferred.
• Familiarity with VFDs, MCCs, transmitters, and industrial automation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to pass a drug screen and background check (if required).

Preferred Certifications

• Journeyman Electrician License (preferred)
• NCCER Industrial Electrical
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E Training
• TWIC Card (if required for site access)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and outage schedules as required.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong industrial maintenance background who is comfortable working on both electrical power systems and instrumentation/control systems to maximize plant reliability and production uptime.

Work Location: In person