Electrical Technician

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic maintenance team as an Electrical Technician, where you will utilize your electrical expertise to maintain and enhance operational machinery in a thriving chemical manufacturing environment. This role involves diagnosing and resolving electrical issues, collaborating with a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced electrical systems and contribute to a culture that values innovation and teamwork. With a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on employee development, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Benefits

FSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

Accident insurance

Short- and long-term disability

EAP services

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience required.
• Electrician certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain production areas for safety and compliance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Codes and Safety

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Maintenance Computer Systems

Electrical Installation

Controls and Automation

Education

High School Diploma

Electrician Certification

Tools

Electrical Motors

MCCs

VFDs

PLC Systems

Automated Valves

Job description

Join our dynamic maintenance team as an Electrical Technician! You'll apply your electrical expertise to test, modify, and maintain operational machinery and control equipment. Your role includes assembling and testing motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other components. You'll diagnose and resolve electrical or mechanical malfunctions, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and handle hazardous waste management.

Position Scope

This is an in-office position that works out of the Gurnee, IL manufacturing site, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Gurnee site is a 24/7 small batch chemical manufacturing operation, sitting on 13 acres.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Inspection and Maintenance: Inspect production areas for hazards, wear, leaks, and maintenance needs. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and handle hazardous waste management.
2. Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Participate in safety processes and special committees.
3. Operational Support: Follow Standard Operating Procedures for tasks and permits. Respond to instructions from supervisors and planners. Obtain necessary permits for maintenance and project work.
4. Team Collaboration: Maintain clean and organized work areas. Collaborate effectively in a team environment. Communicate with contractors, vendors, and other departments.
5. Documentation and Reporting: Conduct and document safety and equipment inspections. Record accurate information on maintenance work orders. Enter time into CMMS weekly.
6. Technical Expertise: Work with technical groups on project needs. Recommend improvements to preventive maintenance work orders. Handle electrical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
7. Manage Maintenance Budget: Oversee the maintenance budget, ensuring cost control and efficient resource allocation.
8. Maintain Inventory Control: Keep an inventory of spare parts and supplies, ensuring availability when needed.
9. Prepare and Present Reports: Generate regular reports on maintenance activities, equipment status, and performance metrics.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Education & Experience:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent, electrician certification strongly preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical experience; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents

• Electrical Codes and Safety: NEC training, ARC FLASH knowledge (NFPA 70E).
• Technical Skills: Troubleshooting and communication, maintenance computer systems.
• Equipment and Instrumentation: Electrical motors, MCCs, VFDs, motor starters, automated valves.
• Controls and Automation: Ethernet operations, PLCs, wiring signal lines, packaging equipment (robot arms, filling equipment, conveyors, palletizers, stretch wrappers).
• Electrical Installation: Routing and bending conduit, pulling wire strands, wiring terminations.

Working Conditions

The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, kneel, bend, climb stairs and use ladders, and the ability to lift heavy equipment and tools.

Pay and Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is $31/hr – $46/hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• EAP, identity theft protection
• Paid time off, Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected category.

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise, and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients, and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats, and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL, operates in 11 countries worldwide, and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic, people-centered organization where you will be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt, and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We are convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence, and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you are going to like it here.