Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician

Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician

Company: Mid-South Facility Services (MSFS)

Location: Memphis, TN | North Mississippi | Eastern Arkansas

Employment Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available | Travel Opportunities

Position Overview

Mid-South Facility Services (MSFS) is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to support manufacturing, food processing, steel, chemical, and industrial facilities throughout the Mid-South.

This is a skilled position for technicians experienced in troubleshooting electrical systems, instrumentation, PLCs, motor controls, process equipment, and industrial automation. Candidates should be capable of working independently during routine maintenance, emergency breakdowns, plant shutdowns, and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

* Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems up to 480V (medium voltage experience is a plus)

* Install, maintain, and repair motors, motor controls, MCCs, VFDs, soft starters, and transformers

* Diagnose electrical failures using multimeters, meggers, clamp meters, and thermal imaging

* Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, rigid conduit, EMT, IMC, PVC-coated conduit, and armored cable

* Pull and terminate power, control, fiber optic, and instrumentation cable

* Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair field instrumentation

* Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance

* Read electrical schematics, ladder logic, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and loop drawings

* Assist with equipment startups, commissioning, and shutdowns

* Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and PM activities

* Follow all NFPA 70E, OSHA, and LOTO procedures

Electrical Experience

Candidates should have experience with several of the following:

* 24VDC control systems

* 120V / 208V / 240V / 277V / 480V systems

* Three-phase power distribution

* Motor Control Centers (MCCs)

* Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

* Soft starters

* PLC I/O troubleshooting

* Control panels

* Switchgear

* Breakers

* Relays

* Contactors

* Transformers

* Power distribution

* UPS systems

* Backup generators

* Lighting systems

* Heat tracing

* Industrial grounding systems

Instrumentation Experience

Experience with:

* Pressure transmitters

* Flow meters

* Level transmitters

* Temperature sensors (RTDs & Thermocouples)

* Control valves

* Positioners

* Solenoids

* Pneumatic controls

* I/P converters

* HART devices

* Loop calibration

* Instrument calibration

* Process analyzers

* Weigh systems

* Load cells

Automation & Controls

Preferred experience with:

* Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)

* Siemens

* Schneider Electric

* ABB

* GE

* Omron

* PLC troubleshooting

* HMI systems

* SCADA systems

* Ethernet/IP

* DeviceNet

* ControlNet

* Profibus

* Modbus

* Industrial Ethernet

* Remote I/O

* Industrial networking

Preferred Qualifications

* 5+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience

* Journeyman Electrician license preferred (not required)

* ISA or instrumentation certifications are a plus

* OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred

* NFPA 70E training preferred

* Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

* Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial facilities

Industries We Serve

* Food & Beverage

* Steel Mills

* Chemical Processing

* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

* Paper Mills

* Automotive Manufacturing

* Packaging Facilities

* Distribution Centers

* Heavy Industrial Plants

* Power Generation

Why Join MSFS?

* Competitive pay based on experience

* Overtime available year-round

* Plant maintenance, shutdowns, and capital project work

* Opportunities for advancement into Lead E&I Technician, Foreman, and Project Management

* Exposure to a wide variety of industrial facilities and equipment

* Join one of the fastest-growing industrial maintenance contractors in the Mid-South

If you’re an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician who enjoys solving complex industrial electrical and automation problems while keeping critical production equipment operating safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the MSFS team.

About MSFS

Mid-South Facility Services (MSFS) is a fast-growing industrial maintenance and labor solutions company specializing in supporting manufacturing plants and large-scale facilities. We help our partners reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and control labor costs with high-level skilled technicians and turnkey maintenance solutions.