Job Description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world's most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers ( _DuPont has an immediate opening for an experienced_ **_Electrical & Instrument Technician_** _at our Pennsauken, NJ site._ The E&I Technician will utilize strong knowledge of components and systems to maintain and repair electrical equipment including, but not limited to conveyors, pumps, motors, blowers, fans, compressors, etc. All duties must be performed in compliance with the established company, department, and safety policies and procedures. You will execute daily work assignments and ensure timely completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Portions of job require working with voltages up to 480V and under the guidance of NFPA 70E. Equipment (including but not limited to): + PLCs, electrical control systems, instrumentation transmitters (flow, pressure, temperature, level), photo-eyes, ultrasonic sensors, motor starters, electric motors, variable frequency drives, uninterrupted power supplies, etc. **Your key responsibilities will be/what you'll do:** ​ + Install electrical raceways (rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing, cable tray, etc.) in accordance with the National Electrical Code + Troubleshoot, diagnose, and provide effective repairs to all the components of Process Control Instrumentation loops (e.g., sensors, communications, control systems, etc.). + Troubleshoot, diagnose, and effectively repair industrial electrical equipment. + Service programmable controllers and distributed controls systems to assure reliable operation of processes. + Identify problems in control systems per production request and personal observation, then implement the proper action to restore the system to standard operating conditions. + Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) according to defined schedules and procedures including routine calibration of instruments. + Use area specific safety procedures and electrical safety rules to work on control equipment. + Provide basic process automation support as needed. + Participate in instrument & electrical reliability improvement activities as appropriate (e.g., spare parts list generation). + Redline electrical drawings, engineering documentation and other technical specifications as necessary and work with the appropriate resources to update. + Make recommendations and prepare orders for spare parts, additional stockroom items, tools, etc. + Consult with supervisor and other mechanics on problem resolution/troubleshooting. Keep supervisor informed of problem issues. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** ​ Required: + High School Diploma or GED + Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience within the Electrical and Instrumentation field; OR a minimum 2-year technical degree within Electronics & Instrumentation; OR completion of a formal Instrument / Electrical Technician apprentice program. + Willing and able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include safety equipment, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes. + Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. + Ability to work weekdays, weekends, day or rotating shift structure, and overtime as needed on a regular basis as required. Preferred: + Working knowledge of pneumatics is preferred. + Instrumentation Technical Training Certificate or equivalent is preferred. + Trained in Electrical Safety NFPA-70E is preferred. Physical Requirements: + While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to stand; walk (up and down stairs); twist; bend; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb for extended periods of time. Join our Talent Community ( to stay connected with us! DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information ( . DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page ( . The Pay range for this role is $31.06 - $48.81 Hourly **How Base Pay is Determined:** DuPont has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual's pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.

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