Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Boulder3d ago

Seniority: Senior

About the role

Who we are:   Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we’re on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.  Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders, we’re building a company shaping the future of industry. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you. What you will do:   Electra is seeking a highly skilled, safety-focused Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial electrical, instrumentation, and control systems across its production facility. This role is critical to ensuring safe production, reliable automation, accurate data acquisition, and operational readiness in a fast-paced startup and commissioning environment. Technicians work with minimal supervision, and senior-level individuals may mentor or train other electrical and instrumentation personnel.  Responsibilities include: <ul> <li>Safely perform removal, repair, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems and components  </li> <li>Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation, including flow meters, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, transducers, and weigh scales  </li> <li>Perform advanced electrical and control system troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations to minimize downtime  </li> <li>Execute loop checks, signal testing, I/O checkout, and system diagnostics during commissioning, startup, and maintenance activities  </li> <li>Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, MCCs, motors, motor controls, and AC/DC drives  </li> <li>Install, configure, commission, troubleshoot, and replace Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)  </li> <li>Install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial rectifier systems, including DC power distribution, cooling systems, interlocks, controls, and protective devices  </li> <li>Diagnose rectifier-related faults such as abnormal voltage/current conditions, grounding issues, cooling failures, and control faults  </li> <li>Support commissioning, startup, shutdown, and operational troubleshooting of rectifier systems  </li> <li>Assist with configuration and limited programming support of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and DCS platforms  </li> <li>Maintain accurate documentation, including calibration records, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, rectifier settings, and as-built updates  </li> <li>Follow all SOPs, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety requirements  </li> <li>Participate in safety, environmental, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement programs  </li> <li>Mentor or train junior electrical and instrumentation employees as assigned  </li> </ul> What we need you to bring to the team:    <ul> <li>High school degree or equivalent </li> <li>8+ years of industrial electrical/fixed plant electrician experience; OR completion of a Certified Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation (typically 4-year program) and four (4) years of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation experience; OR an associate degree or trade certification with six (6) years of relevant experience </li> <li>The ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals is required </li> <li>Advanced ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues, including root cause analysis and non-routine problem solving </li> <li>Strong working knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and process control systems </li> <li>Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and technical manuals to execute work and diagnose issues effectively </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, determine appropriate methods for new assignments, and provide guidance or mentorship to junior team members </li> <li>Experience with VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, rectifiers, and AC/DC control systems </li> <li>Experience with 480-volt motor control switchgear and controls </li> </ul> <div> <div class="job__description body"> What we want you to bring to the team:    <ul> <li>Experience medium-voltage equipment<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279,"335559991":360}"> </li> <li>Experience working in chemical or metallurgical processing environments.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279,"335559991":360}"> </li> </ul> <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279,"335559991":360}"> Must be willing and able to perform safety sensitive job functions including but not limited to:   <ul> <li>Operating industrial powered vehicles. </li> <li>Operating material handling cranes and hoists. </li> <li>Operating aerial work platforms. </li> <li>Working at heights, including use of all required personal fall arrest equipment. </li> <li>Execution Hazardous Energy Isolation procedures </li> <li>Perform work inside of confined spaces </li> <li>Perform work while wearing a respirator </li> </ul> Must be willing and able to submit to medical evaluations and be deemed by a healthcare professional to perform safety sensitive job functions. Employment is contingent upon (1) acceptable medical evaluation confirming ability to perform safety sensitive job functions; and (2) pre-employment post-offer drug screen.         <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279,"335559991":360}"> Compensation:    <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $40.00-$52.00 per hour and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  </li> </ul> Benefits For You:   <ul> <li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans</li> <li>$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) </li> </ul> Benefits For Your Family:   <ul> <li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans </li> <li>12 weeks of paid parental leave </li> </ul> Benefits For Your Future:   <ul> <li>401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  </li> <li>Eligibility for incentive stock options </li> </ul>   If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:careers@electra.earth">careers@electra.earth</a> We’re here to help. </div> </div>

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