Electrical & Instrumentation & Automation Technician

About the role

You will own the maintenance and improvement of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems in a modern manufacturing plant. The focus is on preventing downtime through inspections, calibrations, and coordinated repairs while supporting modifications and PLC‑related tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance during scheduled stops and breakdowns to maximise equipment reliability.
• Inspect, assess and troubleshoot equipment, identify root causes and resolve defects before they cause downtime.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to complete repairs, restore production and maintain safety.
• Execute small projects and modifications, including preparing sketches, installing and testing PLC hardware, tuning control loops and commissioning systems.
• Document all work clearly, manage materials and parts, and calibrate measurement and control instruments according to procedures.
• Apply high QHSE standards, safe isolation practices and proactively suggest technical or safety improvements.

Required profile

• Red Seal Electrician or Instrumentation Mechanician (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong fault‑finding ability in electrical, instrumentation and basic mechanical domains.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics and loop diagrams.
• Proactive communicator who documents work clearly and collaborates across disciplines.

Required skills

• Red Seal Electrician certification
• Instrumentation Mechanician qualification
• PLC programming – Siemens S7/TIA Portal
• SCADA system familiarity
• P&ID interpretation
• Electrical schematics reading
• Loop diagram reading
• Calibration of measurement and control instruments
• Control loop tuning

What we offer

• Base salary between €4,357 – €4,500 gross per month (experience‑based)
• 8.33 % holiday allowance on top of annual salary
• Opportunities to build a meaningful career abroad with personal and professional growth support