Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Innophos Holdings Inc.; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Annual incentive bonus

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

Innophos is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to optimize equipment and reduce downtime across production units. You will coordinate maintenance teams, apply strong maintenance practices, and drive process improvements to keep operations efficient and safe.

You will balance contractors and internal staff, manage budgets, and provide technical leadership on long-term solutions while supporting plant productivity and reliability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred).
• 3+ years of industrial experience in electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives.
• Support production teams in optimizing plant productivity and quality.
• Serve as a technical resource for production personnel.
• Provide technical leadership on long-term solutions to recurring problems.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems as needed.
• Review and improve predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Participate in plant operation and improvement meetings, and share outcomes with maintenance staff.
• Partner with production departments to resolve issues affecting plant operability.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electrical Engineering Technology preferred)

Job description

Innophos is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to help optimize equipment and reduce downtime across our production units. This role involves coordinating and motivating maintenance teams, applying strong maintenance practices, and driving process improvements.

The incumbent will help ensure production equipment and facilities remain available around the clock, while keeping safety and efficiency top priorities. Success in this role means finding the right balance between contractors and internal staff, all while staying within the department's budget.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance

• Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives
• Support production teams in optimizing plant productivity and quality
• Serve as a technical resource for production personnel
• Provide technical leadership on long-term solutions to recurring problems
• Troubleshoot and solve problems as needed
• Review and improve predictive and preventive maintenance programs
• Participate in plant operation and improvement meetings, and share outcomes with maintenance staff
• Partner with production departments to resolve issues affecting plant operability
• Help manage and administer the plant control network

Projects

• Lead improvement projects — scoping, cost estimation, capital requests, fieldwork supervision, and commissioning
• Investigate recurring equipment failures to identify root causes and long-term fixes
• Oversee outside contractors as needed

General

• Collaborate with plant teams to meet overall plant objectives
• Take on other tasks as assigned
• Communicate with area coordinators as needed
• Step in as designee for the E/I Coordinator role when needed

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred)
• 3+ years of industrial experience in electrical and control systems

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills (verbal and written), with solid organizational ability
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and support maintenance teams, with demonstrated potential to grow into a leadership role
• Solid understanding of good engineering and safety practices
• Ability to estimate, plan, schedule, and complete work orders on time, including managing budgets and estimating project costs

Environmental and Physical Requirements

• Frequently: climbing ladders/stairs, standing, bending, exposure to temperature changes, plant visits
• Occasionally: lifting (avg. 20 lbs, up to 70 lbs), squatting, office work
• Rarely: operating mobile equipment (Cushman/pickup truck)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

$93,000 - $138,000 a year

The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.