Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist

Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for an Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist to join an expanding paper packaging manufacturer in the Pryor, Oklahoma area. This visible, hands-on position suits a technician who thrives on diagnosing complex systems, boosting equipment performance, and contributing across a varied production operation.

As the Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist, you will deliver electrical, instrumentation, and controls support throughout the facility, covering paper machine operations, E&I systems, secondary fiber processing, automated warehousing, effluent treatment, and boiler and utility operations. This is a full-time, on-site role in Pryor, OK.

What You'll Do

• Operate within process control systems and their connected field devices to keep production running smoothly.
• Diagnose, program, and repair PLCs, HMIs, drives, and related control equipment.
• Serve as a go-to technical advisor for operations and maintenance staff as they pinpoint and resolve problems.
• Install instrumentation and control devices in support of capital projects.
• Control system changes by maintaining program backups and keeping documentation, schematics, and drawings current.
• Contribute to day-to-day work, scheduled shutdowns for fabric changes and maintenance, long-range planning, and capital efforts tied to process controls and the E&I department.
• Advance reliability initiatives, including thermography, ultrasound testing, and motor and power analysis.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field, or a vocational certificate/diploma in electronic controls, instrumentation, or technician studies; an equivalent mix of education and experience will be considered in place of a degree
• 1–3+ years as an Electrical Maintenance technician in a high-paced manufacturing setting
• Sharp Troubleshooting ability with working knowledge of Electrical Sensors, Switches, Controllers, Instrumentation, Transmitters, Automated Valves, Calibration, Industrial Communications, Robotics, Motion Control, and AC/DC Control Power
• Hands-on PLC Programming and DCS experience, including building, monitoring, and modifying control logic
• Ability to collaborate with plant staff, engineering teams, and outside contractors so work is carried out correctly
• Self-driven, with the ability to work independently
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Preferred:

• Background in paper manufacturing or another industrial manufacturing environment

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Salary: $90,000–$95,000
• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Pryor, OK
• Relocation assistance: Provided

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.