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Posted 20 July, 2026

E&I Electrician

Southern Response Services, Inc
Columbus, OH, US Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Industrial E&I Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical and instrumentation systems in a manufacturing, refinery, pulp and paper, power generation, or heavy industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with motor controls, PLCs, instrumentation, control systems, and industrial electrical equipment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V (or higher if qualified).
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  • Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, wire, and electrical components.
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  • Diagnose and repair motors, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, transformers, breakers, and control circuits.
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  • Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
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  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings, and blueprints.
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  • Perform PLC troubleshooting and assist with automation systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
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  • Install and troubleshoot control panels, junction boxes, and field instruments.
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  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
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  • Test circuits and equipment using multimeters, meggers, loop calibrators, and other electrical testing equipment.
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  • Ensure all work complies with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety standards.
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  • Assist with plant shutdowns, outages, and startup activities as needed.
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  • Document completed work orders and maintenance activities accurately.
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Minimum Qualifications

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  • High school diploma or GED.
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  • 3+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience preferred.
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  • Experience working in manufacturing, power plants, refineries, chemical plants, shipyards, or pulp & paper mills.
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  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and process controls.
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  • Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
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  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting and motor controls preferred.
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  • Familiarity with VFDs, MCCs, transmitters, and industrial automation.
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  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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  • Must have dependable transportation and be able to pass a drug screen and background check (if required).
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Preferred Certifications

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  • Journeyman Electrician License (preferred)
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  • NCCER Industrial Electrical
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  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
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  • NFPA 70E Training
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  • TWIC Card (if required for site access)
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Physical Requirements

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  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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  • Climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces.
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  • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in varying weather conditions.
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  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and outage schedules as required.
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This position is ideal for someone with a strong industrial maintenance background who is comfortable working on both electrical power systems and instrumentation/control systems to maximize plant reliability and production uptime.

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Work Location: In person

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