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Actalent Electrical & Instrumentation Technician in Chillicothe, Ohio
Job Title: Electrical & Instrumentation TechnicianJob Description
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician plays a crucial role in supporting plant operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical power systems and instrumentation. This role requires collaboration with operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety teams. Positions are available for one day shift and four on a 12-hour swing shift.
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment up to 480V.
Diagnose electrical issues using multimeters, ohm meters, and diagnostic tools.
Troubleshoot and repair motors, motor control circuits, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and Motor Control Centers (MCCs).
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical assets to reduce downtime.
Install, calibrate, and maintain process instrumentation.
Conduct loop checks, instrument calibration, and verification of control system functionality.
Support and work around PLCs, HMIs, sensors, transmitters, and control loops.
Assist with troubleshooting automated systems and machines.
Essential Skills
Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an I&E Technician, Controls Technician, or Automation Technician.
Experience with industrial PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and use of multimeters and diagnostic tools.
Exposure to CMMS systems and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop drawings, and ladder logic.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with industrial communication protocols.
Work Environment
This position is within a company with nearly 200 years of operating history, reflecting uncommon stability in industrial manufacturing. The company has recently made strategic investments aimed at long-term growth while preserving safety, a family culture, and core values. The working environment involves collaboration with various teams and requires adaptability to day and swing shifts.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chillicothe, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.
Health & Wellness Benefits offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being. Publicly referenced benefits include: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement & Financial Benefits provides benefits focused on long‑term financial security, including: 401(k) retirement plan Company match (exact percentage not publicly disclosed)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chillicothe,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.