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Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Technician job near me in Wilson, North Carolina at East Energy Renewables

East Energy Renewables is a clean energy developer that excels at providing innovative solutions and projects in the agricultural biomass waste-to-energy sector, with compelling side stream projects under development in the green hydrogen and solar space. Headquartered in Farmville, North Carolina, East Energy provides project development and management services. We develop, construct, own and operate all our projects. We foster a culture of integrity, teamwork, and safety, with a commitment to innovation and technical excellence. We are currently looking for an Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Technician.

Professional development, lifestyle, future with the company

The position requires relocation to commuting distance to Wilson, NC. The location is 1 hour away from Raleigh, 30 minutes from Greenville NC, and less than a two-hour drive to the NC “inner banks” of fantastic natural features and beauty. The locations have very little traffic, and as we have built the team, professionals who have relocated here from more congested areas report that they are unlikely to return to that lifestyle.

Necessity for competence, Commitment to environmental, social and governance goals

East Energy is firmly committed to the principles of ESG and is focused on building a team that is highly competent and diverse.

Safety

Safety is a core value of East Energy and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be always mentally alert and work safely. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all East energy safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Specific Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Duties

The Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician will collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to resolve control systems and process failures.
The EIC Tech will be the subject matter expert for the site in matters relating to control systems.
Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting control system failures and identifying solutions while educating peers and maintenance staff.
Work with engineering, maintenance, and operations to make necessary changes to equipment for process improvements, system upgrades, preventative procedures, product changes, and new product launches.
Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability efforts.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement standards to maintain the controls architecture and integrity.
Provide engineering technical support to maintenance and plant operations to deliver performance, safety, and quality improvements, as well as cost savings initiatives.
Provide leadership and supervision to engineering firms, construction contractors, and equipment vendors.
Share technical expertise to build controls knowledge and capability within the maintenance team.

Qualifications and Experience

5+ years of relevant experience (Engineering, Maintenance, Project management, Plant Operations)
Effective interpersonal skills, motivation, and commitment to lead and direct others to deliver results.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience delivering process improvements.
Strong working knowledge of Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley suite or similar of PLC and controls products (e.g., ControlLogix, PanelView, Factory Talk, Asset Centre, VFDs)
Strong working knowledge of industrial controls networks (e.g., Ethernet IP)
Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation
Working knowledge of OT (Operational Technology) systems and hardware
Ability to develop, read and interpret electrical drawings.
Working knowledge of industrial power and lighting applications, electrical safety, and power distribution
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods requiring stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.
All personnel will participate in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls Technician in Wilson, North Carolina at East Energy Renewables

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