Maintenance & E&I Technician - St. Gabriel, LA

Role Overview:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance activities that support maintenance operations, material handling, production equipment, and overall facility systems. This role focuses on electrical systems, instrumentation, and general facility maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

A Sample of What You'll Do in This Role:

• Perform scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance on electrical systems, including motors, transformers, and switchgear.

• Install, calibrate, configure, and maintain instrumentation devices such as transmitters, analyzers, and flow meters.

• Diagnose electrical and process control issues using specialized test equipment, including multimeters and signal generators.

• Assemble, install, and commission new machinery and equipment in accordance with technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibration data, and repairs using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Operate hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments safely and effectively while complying with PPE and safety requirements.

• Support general facility maintenance, including troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Follow and enforce company safety policies, including lockout/tagout procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Work under general supervision and collaborate with higher-level technicians as needed to ensure work is completed safely and with high quality.

• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance methods, reliability, and equipment performance.

• All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Role:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Working knowledge of AC/DC circuits, three-phase power, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.

• Experience using a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems, recommend solutions, and initiate repairs.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance standards.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You are safety-focused and consistently follow established safety procedures and policies.

• You are comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalate issues or ask for support.

• You are adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced production and industrial environment.

• You take pride in maintaining accurate documentation and completing work with attention to detail.

• You work well as part of a team and contribute positively to the maintenance and production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and climb for extended periods.

• Ability to work at heights, including climbing structures up to approximately 150 feet.

• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes, including production environments up to 110F and outdoor work in hot and cold weather conditions.

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.