Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Celanese; Grover (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join our maintenance team in Grover, NC. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of plant electrical and instrumentation systems, with a 10-hour shift and on-call responsibilities.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years’ experience in industrial E&I maintenance, familiarity with PLCs, DCS, and SAP, and the ability to read schematics and use test equipment. Safety and craftsmanship are emphasized in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience maintaining and repairing Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment in Industrial / Manufacturing environments.
• Experience reading schematics.
• Experience using test equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motor control centers; repair or replace motors as needed.
• Input data into SAP and payroll systems; track parts and time charged to work orders.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain calibration records; perform ISO calibration on sensors and controllers.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including motors, generators, AC drives, and panels.
• Use PPE and lockout/tagout procedures; follow Celanese safety policies.

Skills

E&I maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Test equipment use

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Instrumentation or Engineering Technology

Tools

SAP

Measuring instruments

Job description

Overview:

Purpose Statement:To satisfy the site's electrical needs including the installation, maintenance, and repair of the plant equipment in a safe, timely, and craftsman-like manner.

The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician typically works a 10-hour schedule.

The E&I technician participates in on call rotation.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Checks and performs preventive maintenance on motor control center equipment; repairs or replaces motors as needed.
• Operates computer keyboard daily to input data into the Maintenance Management System (SAP), such as time and material charged to a work order, and historical equipment data. Technician inputs his/her time into the payroll system. Uses computer to research and track down needed parts, to input work time and to receive HR information.
• Maintains calibration records, job procedures and manuals regularly.
• Performs ISO calibration on strain gauges, temperature controllers, etc. Calibrates gages, controllers, transmitters and gage system as required; calibrates substation breakers occasionally; coordinates calibration of test equipment.
• Inspects equipment and repairs and/or modifies equipment using hand tools such wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, wire stripper and lug crimpers.
• Repairs electrical equipment such as motors, generators, AC drives, Motor Control Centers, Power distribution panels, etc.
• Tests, troubleshoots and repairs electronic equipment and electrical circuits daily by using specialized instruments such as multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters, meggers.
• Troubleshoots process control computer systems, including but not limited to D3 and Delta-V DCS, Allen Bradley PLCs, using portable computers; troubleshoot temperature, level, and pressure control instruments processors; troubleshoot AC variable speed drives.
• Follows safe work practices as set by Celanese policies.
• Uses lock, tag and try procedure before beginning work on equipment and/or systems.
• Designs and fabricates mounting and tubing connections as needed.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Troubleshoots equipment to detect imperfections.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Conducts 5S audits in maintenance area.
• Troubleshoots and maintains pneumatic instrumentation, including rebuilding automatic control valves, and pneumatic or electronic controllers.
• Performs High Voltage (13,200 Vac) switching for Substation PM and repair work.

Qualifications:

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills & Knowledge

Required

• 3+ years’ experience maintaining and repairing Electrical & Instrumentation Equipment in Industrial / Manufacturing environments
• Experience reading schematics
• Experience using test equipment and hand tools

Preferred

• Experience with Automated Technologies – troubleshooting in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Experience with troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), DCS, and computers
• Process Control & Monitoring
• Knowledgeable in Electrical Safety and National Electric Code
• Experience using plant maintenance software such as SAP
• Associate's degree in Instrumentation or Engineering Technology

Accountabilities:

1. Be accountable for self, teammates, and others working in the area. Believe incidents are preventable and take appropriate actions when observing unsafe acts or unsafe conditions.
2. Provide logical troubleshooting abilities, maintain and repair site equipment in a reliable and craftsman-like manner.
3. Understand and follow site safety rules and procedures.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.