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I&E Technician
1st shift
Pay: depends on experience
Job Description
This role supports the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and electrical systems. The I&E Technician focuses on instrument calibration, valve diagnostics and rebuilds, and electrical maintenance. The position requires a hands-on, safety-focused professional who can maintain critical process equipment to ensure reliable plant operation.
Responsibilities
Perform calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of process instrumentation, including pressure, flow, level, and temperature devices, to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Conduct loop checks, functional testing, and preventive maintenance on control systems to maintain stable and safe operations.
Maintain detailed calibration documentation and ensure compliance with site standards and procedures.
Diagnose, repair, and rebuild control valves and actuators, including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic @types.
Troubleshoot valve positioners, limit switches, solenoids, and associated control components to restore proper function.
Perform valve stroke testing and calibration checks to verify correct operation and response.
Troubleshoot and maintain AC motors, motor control systems, and electrical distribution equipment such as panels, switchgear, and breakers.
Diagnose and repair control panels, relays, wiring, and electrical circuits to resolve equipment and system issues.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant electrical systems to support continuous and reliable operation.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
Read and interpret electrical and instrumentation schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs to plan and execute work safely and accurately.
Work safely in a refinery environment, following all site policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Essential Skills
Previous I&E (Instrumentation and Electrical) experience.
Strong hands-on experience with instrument calibration and troubleshooting for pressure, flow, level, and temperature instruments.
Proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding control valves and actuators, including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic @types.
Ability to troubleshoot valve positioners, limit switches, solenoids, and related control components.
Experience working with AC motors, motor control systems, and electrical distribution equipment such as panels, switchgear, and breakers.
Ability to diagnose and repair control panels, relays, wiring, and electrical circuits.
Proven experience performing electrical maintenance on plant electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 – $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
