E&I Technician

Livent, now Rio Tinto; Bessemer City (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an E&I Technician to join their team in Bessemer City, NC. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment within a safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, a commitment to safety, and proficiency in tools like SAP and Microsoft Office. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable practices and innovation in the lithium industry, where your contributions will help power the future of clean energy.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Work/Life Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Responsible for installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Requires knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support safety efforts and adhere to site standards.
• Install and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Instrumentation

Safety Compliance

SAP Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC

DCS

HVAC Systems

Job description

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About Arcadium Lithium: We are change-makers, joining forces to drive progress. A world enabled by the critical mineral, Lithium - the elemental source powering modern life and our global transition to clean energy.

For decades, we’ve grown alongside and collaborated with our people, our customers, and communities. Pioneering, collaborating, and evolving Together.

From the birth of the first lithium-ion battery to the breakthrough lithium advancements that have followed. We've helped lead the change, powering the future of lithium innovation.

Our growth continues to be strategic, expansive, and sustainable. With a wealth of premier lithium resources spread across the world in key locations. We can reliably, safely, and responsibly provide the resources to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

No matter where they are. No matter the challenge. It's all about delivering on the high expectation for quality, performance, and sustainability.

And our duty goes even further. It includes everyone on the planet using a lithium-powered device or vehicle.

Every battery charged. Every device powered. Every lithium application utilized. Underscoring our commitment to quality, collaboration, and our shared vision of powering a more sustainable future for everyone.

Arcadium Lithium is more than just a company. It's a promise, and a commitment by our people.

To act ethically and responsibly, ensuring that our legacy is one of positive impact and lasting change.

Position Summary : Responsible for the installation, repairs, maintenance, and adjustment of instruments, electrical natured equipment, and test equipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible to support safety efforts in his/her department, participates in programs and systems to promote a safety culture at the site.
• Promptly and timely complies with site’s quality system databases (CPAR, Customer Complaints, QSA, etc.).
• Performs safety behavior observations
• Intervenes when unsafe acts or conditions are encountered.
• Understands, supports, and strictly adheres to site standards, policies, and procedures relevant to safety, industrial hygiene, security/CTPAT requirements, and environmental.
• Audits conformance to safety standards.
• Participates in incident investigations identifying root causes and appropriate corrective action to improve safety and environmental performance in the area.
• Other job duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  
  

Business Support

• Responsible for installing electrical equipment, instrumentation, and related equipment using drawings and manuals supplied (PLC, DCS, MCC, Field Instruments, Control Panels, Valves, HVAC, Lighting, UPS, Transformers, Motors, Conduit, Cables).
• Responsible for overhauls, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs PM work on instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
• Responsible for keeping accurate records of work performed, time spent on jobs, and materials used.
• Responsible for recommending and implementing improvement ideas/methods for maintenance to lower costs and to improve equipment performance and reliability, and personnel safety.
• Ensures all maintenance practices are in compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations
• May be required to work 2 nd , 3 rd , and or 12-hour shifts.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one-year related experience; or 3 or more years of E&I process manufacturing experience with trade school diploma/certification desired
  
  

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic working knowledge of the Materials Management and Production Planning modules in SAP as well as Excel and Word Processing software (Microsoft Office, including Access).
  
  

Safety Requirements: (position and location specific) All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Demands: (position and location specific) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: (position and location specific) The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment – (position specific) Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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