Electrical Maintenance Technician Job

The Arkema Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing critical maintenance tasks, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with various departments to achieve operational excellence. With a focus on innovative materials, the company values teamwork and technical expertise, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards in a plant-wide environment and enjoy solving complex problems, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Education Assistance

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• Preferred NFPA 70(E) certification and OSHA-approved CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairs of production machinery.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Instrumentation Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

College/Trade School

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS Software

Calibration Devices

Job description

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Employment Type: Regular

Category: Production / Operations

Posting Date: Apr 29, 2025

Job title: Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Technician

Offering Education assistance for Instrumentation Certification

Situation in organization

Reports to Operations & Maintenance Manager

This position reports to the Operations & Maintenance Manager in the St Charles Maintenance Department.

Job dimensions

1. Participates as a member of the Maintenance Team as an Instrument & Electrical specialist.
   • Participates in daily maintenance execution meetings and “Safety Toolbox” discussions.
   • Completes assigned work order tasks outlined in the I&E schedule.
   • Performs diversified electrical and electronic instrumentation duties, including preventive maintenance of motors, electrical apparatus, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, electrical distribution, and power panels.
   • Uses hand and power tools, test and diagnostic meters, electronic instrument calibration devices; experience with forklifts and aerial equipment is a plus.
   • Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
   • Reads and interprets manuals, work orders, one-line diagrams, schematics, and diagrams; knowledge of NEC is required.
   • Sources and purchases instrumentation and electrical parts as needed.
   • Supports Automation Engineer in resolving instrumentation issues with the DCS.
   • Updates and modifies instrumentation and electrical procedures as necessary.
   • Maintains a safe and clean work environment, complying with HSE procedures.
   • Maintains technical knowledge through workshops and reviewing technical materials.
2. External I&E contract services.
   • Assists external contract resources (e.g., APCO, Emerson-Rosemount).
   • Supports external control contract personnel during tasks onsite.
3. Calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems.
   • Pressure, flow, level, temperature, pH instrumentation.
   • Environmental monitoring systems, packaging equipment, wireless telemetry, electrical systems, and MCCs.
   • Performs safety-critical PMs, diagnoses problems, replaces parts, tests, and adjusts equipment.
   • Performs preventive maintenance and updates records.
4. Safety Support
   • Job Hazards Analysis, Task Hazard Analysis, Safety Observations, Incident Investigations, Job and Equipment Audits, and action items.
5. Provides emergency and scheduled repairs, participates in on-call rotation.

Activities

• The I&E Technician interacts with safety, environmental, production, administrative, shift leaders, process technicians, control technicians, engineers, designers, mechanics, planner/scheduler, etc., to achieve job objectives.

Context and environment

• Plant-wide environment.

Accountabilities

The I&E Technician is responsible for:

1. Participating in and passing regulatory and plant-specific HSE training.
2. Arriving on time, staying on schedule, and following supervision directives.
3. Adhering to health, safety, and environmental requirements.
4. Meeting job dimension, activity, and accountability expectations.

Qualifications/experience required

• Preferred technical certification in industrial electrical, instrumentation, control, or HVAC systems.
• Preferred NFPA 70(E) certification and OSHA-approved CPR training.
• Minimum 5 years related experience or 2 years of college/trade school plus High School Diploma.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with plant software (CMMS, IP21) is a plus.
• Successful aptitude and skills assessment, troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, team-oriented.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to obtain TWIC card.

HSEQ Responsibilities

• Comply with HSEQ policies, regulations, and internal requirements.
• Follow location-specific rules and company policies.
• Adhere to procedures and work instructions (SOPs, PWI, TM).
• Review work areas for hazards, report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Communicate potential improvements to management.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the goal to become a pure Specialty Materials company. We operate in 55 countries with over 21,100 employees, and focus on bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, and more. Visit www.arkema.com to learn about our values—Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion—and our innovations.

Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination in employment.