Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Job overview

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is an onsite role based in Columbus, MS. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the maintenance department in ensuring the reliability of production facility equipment. This role exists to maintain electrical and instrumentation systems. The technician performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize production efficiency and minimize equipment downtime.

What you'll do

• Inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments.
• Check meters, indicators, and gauges for fluctuations.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on control instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures.
• Complete work order cycles and maintain equipment history.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

contract

day shift

columbus ms

electrical technician

instrumentation

maintenance

industrial

drax

no on-call

no travel

multi-craft

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, RRSP matching plan, company bonus plan.

Why this role

Multi-craft skill set preferred; experience with CMMS, PLCs, and frequency drives required.

About the employer

Drax is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.