Electrical Specialist - Industrial Electrician

Workable; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Chlorum seeks an Electrical Specialist to support safe, reliable operation of electrical systems at the Eddyville Chlor Alkali facility. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation issues affecting plant operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and drive operational excellence within a PSM manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on motors, MCCs, drives, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Support calibration, testing, and maintenance of plant instrumentation and control devices.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.
• Support capital improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and facility modifications.
• Coordinate with Operations and Engineering to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in company systems.
• Ensure all work complies with safety policies, electrical codes, and PSM standards.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

Process control systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems and equipment throughout the Eddyville Chlor Alkali facility. This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation issues that impact plant operations.

The Electrical Specialist partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to improve equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support operational excellence within a Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on motors, motor control centers (MCCs), drives, switchgear, power distribution systems, and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support calibration, testing, and maintenance of plant instrumentation and control devices.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Assist with equipment startups, shutdowns, and commissioning activities.
• Support capital improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and facility modifications.
• Coordinate with Operations and Engineering to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation within company systems.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies, electrical codes, environmental requirements, and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, electrical system performance, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other electrical maintenance and reliability duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, motor controls, power distribution, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.

Preferred

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, chlor-alkali, refining, power generation, or other process industries.
• Experience working with PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Experience with CMMS or SAP maintenance systems.
• State electrical license or industrial electrical certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, work at heights, and access all areas of an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including arc flash protection, and safely perform electrical work in an industrial environment.

Working Conditions

This position operates within an active chemical manufacturing facility and regularly interacts with production, maintenance, engineering, and contractor personnel. Occasional overtime, after-hours support, and schedule flexibility may be required to respond to equipment failures, planned outages, and operational priorities.

Why Join Chlorum?

Chlorum is building a world-class chlor-alkali business focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Chlorum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.