Mid Level Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Jobs
Mid level electrical and instrumentation technician jobs go to technicians ready to own complex troubleshooting, calibrate and maintain critical systems with minimal supervision, and guide junior staff through daily operations. Openings run predominantly on-site across Agriculture & Farming, Chemicals & Materials, and Energy, with employers like Celanese, Simplot Company, and Tesla hiring at this level now.
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Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility located in Albany, GA is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team.
Salary
This role is anticipated to start at $46+/hour depending on experience.
Hours
* Overnight shift (8 hours) with the ability for call-in rotation on day shift.
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.
Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products!
What You Will Do
* Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment.
* Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems.
* Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
* Use craftsman level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components.
* Use advance ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
* Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-hi voltage systems and instrumentation.
* Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
* Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls.
* Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment.
* Manage E&I projects for new/existing installs.
Expectations
* Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide.
* Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
* Postured for routine on-call status.
* Competently work to provide EI&A Specific Electrical assistance to all Areas of the Plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
* Mentor/Train Peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC.
* Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/ blueprints.
* Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations.
* Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
What Will Put You Ahead
* A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering.
* Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment.
* Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose for potential electrical failures.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility located in Albany, GA is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Maintenance team.
Salary
This role is anticipated to start at $46+/hour depending on experience.
Hours
* Overnight shift (8 hours) with the ability for call-in rotation on day shift.
Our Team
Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of corrugated boxes for our valued customers.
Click here to see how we make corrugated boxes, and click here to learn more about our products!
What You Will Do
* Troubleshoot and repair, perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and installation of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment.
* Proficiently use specialized computers and equipment specific software to maintain all instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and electrical systems.
* Install, calibrate, monitor, modify, program, and maintain PLC, HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
* Use craftsman level experience with Low-Med-High voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, electrical components.
* Use advance ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
* Use specialized tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low-med-hi voltage systems and instrumentation.
* Change hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed for optimal process control.
* Efficiently operate and train HMI and Robotics system controls.
* Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment.
* Manage E&I projects for new/existing installs.
Expectations
* Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all EI & A related issues plant wide.
* Readily available for consult calls to resolve reactive discrepancies.
* Postured for routine on-call status.
* Competently work to provide EI&A Specific Electrical assistance to all Areas of the Plant and various pieces of equipment and components.
* Mentor/Train Peers to bridge knowledge gaps between Multi-Craft and Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation specific focuses.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Five (5) years or more of electrical or instrument and control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience troubleshooting industrial controls PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, Servo Controlled Systems, and both DC and AC motors ranging in voltages from 24 VDC to 480 VDC.
* Expert level experience reading and following electrical and mechanical schematics/ blueprints.
* Knowledge of electrical and other hazards and precautions including safety procedures, NFPA 70 arc flash electrical safety, and OSHA regulations.
* Experience installing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, programming, and maintaining HMI and DCS control instrumentation.
What Will Put You Ahead
* A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Electrical Maintenance or Electrical Engineering.
* Experience troubleshooting and maintaining corrugated equipment.
* Experience using Infrared Technology to diagnose for potential electrical failures.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Mid Level Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level electrical and instrumentation technician job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you diagnosed faults independently, maintained instrumentation loops, or improved system reliability without close supervision. Certifications like a journeyman license or ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credential strengthen your application, and concrete examples of reduced downtime or successful commissioning work help you stand out from other candidates at this stage.
Which companies hire mid level electrical and instrumentation technicians?
Companies hiring mid level electrical and instrumentation technicians right now include Celanese, Simplot Company, and Tesla, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from industrial manufacturers, energy producers, and infrastructure operators that need technicians who can work independently on live systems without constant oversight.
Are there remote mid level electrical and instrumentation technician jobs?
Yes, though most openings in this hands-on trade require on-site presence. About 0% of mid level electrical and instrumentation technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve technical documentation, remote monitoring, or vendor coordination rather than direct equipment work. Full on-site positions remain the clear majority at this experience level.
How do I move up to a mid level electrical and instrumentation technician role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Focus on expanding from reactive maintenance into planned calibration cycles, preventive maintenance programs, and loop troubleshooting across multiple instrument types. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing repeat failures or reducing calibration errors, signals readiness. Earning an ISA or journeyman credential during this period accelerates the transition significantly.
Which industries hire the most mid level electrical and instrumentation technicians?
Mid Level electrical and instrumentation technician roles concentrate in Agriculture & Farming, Chemicals & Materials, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their operations depend on precise process control, continuous uptime, and regulatory compliance, all of which require technicians who can work independently on sophisticated instrumentation systems.