Dewey Plant - Electrical & Instrumentation III

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Date: Jul 2, 2025

Location: Inman, SC, US, 29349

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION TITLE  

Dewey Plant - Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – Experienced / Senior 

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Senior E&I Technician plays a lead role in diagnosing, maintaining, and upgrading the plant’s electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. This technician provides critical technical support for plant reliability and safety, and serves as a knowledge resource for the broader maintenance team. 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex electrical and control systems, including DCS, PLC, and instrumentation networks. 

  • Perform and document preventive and predictive maintenance procedures. 

  • Install, calibrate, and verify performance of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, and level). 

  • Maintain Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), MCCs, VFDs, and networking infrastructure. 

  • Support planning and execution of electrical projects and shutdowns. 

  • Train and mentor junior technicians and apprentices. 

  • Ensure all activities align with OSHA, NFPA, and Milliken safety standards. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 

  • Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical/instrumentation maintenance experience in a plant environment. 

  • Strong background in process control systems, loop troubleshooting, and electrical safety. 

  • Proven experience with electrical equipment up to 600V, motor controls, and power distribution systems. 

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED 

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry. 

  • NFPA 70E certification (current). 

  • Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician License. 

  • Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) or Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) credentials. 

  • Experience with PLC/DCS platforms including DeltaV, Siemens, Modicon, Profibus, or Serial Modbus. 

  • Advanced knowledge of ladder logic and safety control programming. 

  • CMRT (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician) certification. 

  • Thermography Level II or Vibration Analysis Level II certification. 

  • Familiarity with job planning, work order prioritization, and spare parts systems. 

 

 

 

ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION   

Sitting  

Ability to sit down at least  

25% of day  

Standing  

Ability to stand while working at least  

95% of day  

Moving  

Ability to move throughout the plant at least  

25% of day  

Lifting  

Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance  

10% of day  

Ascending/Descending  

Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency  

10% of day  

Bending  

Ability to bend or stoop  

10% of day  

Visual Acuity  

Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least  

As Required  

Cognitive  

Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information  

As Required  

 

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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