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Primient

Electrical & Instrumentation Tech

Primient, Loudon, Tennessee, United States

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Electrical Power Systems & Distribution

Experience with AC and DC voltages: 161kV, 13.2kV, 4160V, 480V, 277V, 240/120V, 24V, and 12V.

Main substation switching - 13.2kV to 480V distribution operations.

Main yard switching and safe handling of high-voltage power equipment and

switches

161kV to 13.8kV.

Expertise

with Siemens Allis 1600A and 3200A breakers, as well as fuse sizing and breaker sizing.

Grounding, arc fault cleaning, and arc flash safety practices, including full competency in Arc Flash PPE up to 40Cal suits.

Motor Systems & Starters

Wiring and troubleshooting 480V starter buckets, 4160V synchronous motor starters, and general motor wiring.

Proficiency

in motor testing, motor sizing, and advanced fault troubleshooting.

Skilled in motor starters - wye/delta starters, autotransformers, soft starts, part winding,

vfd’s

.

Control Systems & Drives

Control wiring installation, repair, and troubleshooting.

Reading and interpreting wiring schematics.

Proficiency

in Siemens, Allen-Bradley (AB), and ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs).

PLC wiring and troubleshooting, including communication protocols and communication troubleshooting.

Competence in low voltage controls and advanced troubleshooting techniques.

Testing & Reliability

Circuit testing, conductive testing, and high-voltage testing.

Overload and wire sizing calculations for safe system design.

Infrared scanning for preventive maintenance.

Skilled with diagnostic tools such as the Fluke II 900.

Expertise

in fault

locating

, failure root cause analysis, and serving as a failure investigations resource.

Providing leadership in electrical reliability programs.

Field Electrical Work

Installation and maintenance of heat trace systems and lighting systems.

HV and MV cable terminations.

Conduit bending, wire pulling, and rigging for heavy electrical equipment.

Working with generators and related switching equipment.

Ins

trumentation Transmitters & Measurement Devices

Pressure, level, temperature, flow, pH,

conductivity

and dissolved oxygen (DO) transmitters.

Proficiency

in calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Valves & Actuators

Analog valves and digital valves installation and tuning.

Expertise

in gas valves and control systems related to burner operations.

Switches & Safety Devices

Pressure, temperature, flow, level, limit, and explosion-proof switches.

Advanced knowledge of safety interlocks and fail-safe systems.

Actuation Systems

Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, troubleshooting and integration into automated systems.

Burner management systems commissioning, troubleshooting, and compliance.

Instrumentation Reliability

Preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure instrumentation integrity.

Skilled in tubing bending and installing for process instrumentation.

Systems, Software & Analytical Tools Proficiency

in SAP for maintenance management (CMMS) and PI Vision for process monitoring and data analysis. Integration of instrumentation with PLC and control systems for optimized plant performance

.

Additional Competencies Serve as an E&I Trainer, mentoring and developing junior technicians.

Knowledge

in

both

electrical and instrumentation reliability programs.

Participate in failure investigations and provide technical

expertise

for root cause analysis.

Strict adherence to safety regulations, with professional competence in arc flash protection, lockout/tagout, and hazard analysis.

P

referred

Qualifi

cations & Experience

3

+ years’ experience in industrial Electrical & Instrumentation

Advanced knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage systems.

Proficiency

with both electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems in heavy industrial environments.

Demonstrated success in troubleshooting complex issues, leading reliability initiatives, and training others.

Strong analytical skills

Physical Requirements Lift up to 55

lbs

without

assistance

Climb ladders (up to 15 ft) and multiple flights of stairs

Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting

Perform bending and twisting motions

Work flexible schedules and respond to on-call needs

Work Environment Exposure to mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and loud noise

Work in both industrial and office settings

Outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust

Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, etc.)

FES Duty of Care Food Safety Ensure products meet food safety, legal, and quality standards

Environment Comply with

environmental procedures and report violations or near misses

Health & Safety Follow site safety policies and

participate

in safety programs