E & I Mechanic at Solenis · Portland

E & I Mechanic

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States of America

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Position Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (E&I Technician) is responsible for the day-to-day electrical and instrumentation maintenance of the plant. This includes industrial process controls, instrumentation installation and calibration, process troubleshooting, equipment repair and installation, and general electrical maintenance to support reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment and systems.
• Install, repair, test, and calibrate instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot industrial control systems and process equipment.
• Program, edit, and troubleshoot PLC and DCS control systems.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain electrical and instrumentation work orders, calibration records, and spare parts inventories.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, and industrial process controls.
• Experience troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency using electrical and instrumentation test equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) License or higher.
• Candidates with the experience and qualifications to pursue or obtain an Oregon LME license are strongly preferred.
• Degree or technical training in Industrial Process Controls, Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with DeltaV, APACS, or other Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing or chemical processing environment.

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $63,830.00 and $93,621.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.