Job Description

AUTONOMY

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Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $34.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM for the first year need to be open to shift after a year can be moved to 6am-6pm shift or 6pm-6am| Some overtime required | On-call duty 4–5x per year

Location: Spartanburg, SC 29307

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Autonomy is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician for a Direct-hire position with an industrial manufacturing client in Spartanburg, SC. This role is instrumentation-forward ideal candidates will bring strong hands-on experience with transmitters, control valves, loops, RTDs, thermocouples, and similar field instruments, in addition to solid general electrical skills. If you thrive on troubleshooting complex systems and solving real-world plant problems, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems throughout the plant
• Maintain and calibrate field instruments including transmitters, control valves, RTDs, thermocouples, and flow meters
• Service and maintain motors, MCC panels, lighting, and other electrical distribution equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drive systems and inverters
• Support loop checks, P&ID verification, and instrument loop troubleshooting
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
• Perform bench rebuilds and repairs on instrumentation components and control valves
• Execute Safe Work Permit processes including LOTO, Hot Work, and Confined Space entry
• Document all work activities, time, and findings in SAP
• Participate in on-call/duty rotation approximately 4–5 times per year

Required Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in instrumentation systems — this is the primary focus of the role
• Working knowledge of electrical systems: motors, MCC panels, power distribution, and lighting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, P&IDs, and schematics
• Experience troubleshooting instrument loops and performing root cause analysis
• Ability to use hand tools, electrical measuring equipment, and power tools
• Ability to lift/carry and push/pull up to 100 lbs; climb ladders up to 20 ft
• Must be able to wear required PPE including FRC, face shields, respirators, and safety harness
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Minimum 2 years of electrical or instrumentation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial E&I experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment
• Significant hands-on experience with AC/DC drive systems
• Familiarity with radar levels, nuclear levels, and micro motion flow meters
• Knowledge of inverters and drives
• Experience with SAP maintenance system
• Knowledge of Planning & Scheduling and Maintenance Best Practices
• Experience with low and medium voltage power distribution equipment

Interested? Apply today through Autonomy.

Equal Opportunity Employer