Maintenance Instrument & Controls Technician

Overview

At Nexus W2V, we turn waste into value. As a developer, owner, and operator of food waste anaerobic digestion, LNG, biomass, and renewable energy projects, we oversee every phase of execution from site selection and permitting, to construction, commissioning, and full-scale operations. Headquartered in Greenville, SC, our team is committed to advancing sustainable infrastructure while delivering scalable, long-term energy solutions that maximize efficiency, profitability, and environmental impact.

Duties

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Instrument & Controls Technician has responsibility for maintenance, preventative maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation of the Kingsbury Bioenergy Complex in La Porte, IN.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems, instrumentation, sensors, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and control system blueprints.
• Calibrate sensors, instruments, and control devices to maintain accuracy and reliability in measurement and control functions.
• Repair and replace faulty components within electrical panels, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), distributed control systems (DCS), vision inspection systems, and other automation equipment.
• Conduct electrical diagnostics using tools such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, and calibrators to identify faults quickly and accurately.
• Assist with the programming of industrial controls and automation systems using engineering troubleshooting techniques to optimize system performance.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety procedures during all maintenance activities while adhering to industry standards for electrical blueprint reading and schematics interpretation.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems used in industrial automation.
• Proven experience with industrial electrician tasks including troubleshooting electrical circuits, low voltage/high voltage systems, and electrical instrumentation.
• Skilled in reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Proficient in programming in engineering environments such as Calypso or similar control software platforms.
• Expertise in calibration techniques for sensors, transducers, valves, and other measurement devices ensuring precision operation.
• Familiarity with electrical safety procedures and best practices for working with high voltage and low voltage systems.
• Ability to perform equipment troubleshooting using diagnostic tools like voltmeters, ohmmeters, field service meters, vision inspection systems, sensors, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with industrial automation components including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), sensors, valves, actuators, and electrical instrumentation.
• Strong mechanical knowledge for maintaining piping systems and pneumatic/hydraulic components aligned with industry standards.
• Excellent customer service skills when collaborating with team members or supporting field service activities to resolve technical issues efficiently.

Working Conditions and Requirements

· Shift work with 10-hour typical duration

· Available for call-out as needed and willingness to work overtime as required.

· Required to use a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment.

· Regular exposure to heavy industrial equipment.

· Frequently moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds across work area

· Regularly stands and walks but must be capable of maintaining a stationary position up to 50% of the time

· Frequently needs to be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Work Location: In person