Instrumentation and Electrical (IE) Lead Technician

Company Description

New Rise Renewables Reno is a fuel processing facility located just outside of Reno (in the TRIC Industrial park), producing sustainable aviation fuel. Committed to creating jobs for the Reno/Sparks area, the company is dedicated to aiding the transition from traditional fossil fuels to greener, more sustainable fuel sources.

Position Overview

The Instrument and Electrical (IE) Lead Technician is essential to the safe and efficient maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and repair of a variety of instrument and electrical circuits and components. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, ability to work well in a team environment and pride in their work.

The IE Lead Technician will collaborate closely with the operational team to support seamless refinery operations.

Schedule

Our facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position work shift is days M-F but may require some overtime and a willingness to work some weekends and be available on-call.

Key Responsibilities

• Read, understand and effectively utilize technical information from electrical schematics, vender information, procedures and code
• Ensure work is done in compliance with electrical (NEC) codes
• Knowledge of Motor Control Centers (MCC)
• Knowledge of instrumentation involving 4-20mA powered loops including but not limited to: level transmitters, flow transmitters, temperature transmitters, and thermocouples
• Knowledge using multi-meters, hart communicators, 4-20 loop calibrators, insulation megger meters, and rotation meters
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) installations, setup, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of air compressors and re-compressors
• Knowledge of steam turbines and boilers
• Ability to work safely with voltage consisting of 24vdc, 24vac, 120/208/240v, 277/480v, and 4160v power systems
• Ability to install and maintain 120/208/240v, and 277v Heat trace circuits.
• Ability to install and maintain PLC controls

Qualifications

• Education: Journeyman certification or 5 years equivalent working experience.
• Experience: Preferred experience in instrument and electrical in an industrial environment.
• Background Check: Clean background with no disqualifying offenses.
• Drug Test: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Multitasking: Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Physical stamina and strength to handle the demands of the role, including working in various environmental conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62.00 - $66.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person