Flex Electrician

Elementis PLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementis PLC in Missouri is seeking an Electrician to support production operations on rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. You will maintain and repair electrical equipment such as conveyors, pumps, motors, blowers, fans, and compressors, under supervision of the Site Maintenance Leader, complying with safety policies.

You will read wiring diagrams and P&IDs, troubleshoot control systems, and participate in training new technicians.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or Certification from an accredited program in electrical, instrumentation & controls maintenance.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in chemical processing with electrical, instrumentation & control skills.
• IT: Basic troubleshooting and programming of Allen-Bradley equipment; Delta-V experience a plus.
• Travel: 0% travel required.
• Physical: Fit for Duty, respirator fit test, Hearing Conservation Program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, repairs, and installations on plant instrumentation and electrical systems including wiring, control panels, switches, timers, fuse boxes, valves, and meters.
• Work with electrical systems on pumps, blowers, motors, conveyors, filters, and baghouses; troubleshoot and support control systems.
• Complete tasks such as staging materials, installing conduit, drilling, and supporting equipment; operate and maintain tools.
• Assist in training new Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians and maintain a safe, organized work area.
• Support additional tasks and projects as requested by leadership.

Skills

P&ID reading

Wiring diagrams

Control terminology

Process issue diagnosis

Allen-Bradley programming

DeltaV

Electrical safety NEC

Forklift operation

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls Maintenance degree or certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley equipment

DeltaV system

Job description

Scheduled on rotating shifts, off shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to safely support production operations.Under the supervision of the Site Maintenance Leader, the Electrician will utilize strong knowledge of components and systems to maintain and repair electrical equipment including, but not limited to conveyors, pumps, motors, blowers, fans, compressors, etc. This position requires extensive knowledge of electrical components as well as electrical safety codes and regulations. All duties must be performed in compliance with established company, department, and safety policies and procedures.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Electrical & Instrumentation

Perform inspections, repairs, and installations on plant instrumentation and electrical systems—including wiring, control panels, switches, timers, fuse boxes, valves, and meters. Work with electrical systems on pumps, blowers, motors, conveyors, filters, and baghouses. Troubleshoot and support control systems.

Project & Field Work

Complete tasks such as staging materials, installing conduit, drilling, and supporting equipment. Operate, maintain, and care for all tools and equipment used in daily assignments.

Assist in training new Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians. Maintain clean, safe, organized work area. Support additional tasks and projects as requested by leadership.

• Problem Solving: Most jobs will involve identifying issues, figuring out how to fix them, and testing that your solution works. Using your electrical knowledge and logic.
• Communicates effectively: Effective communication enables you to articulate the strategic goals, provide technical guidance, ensure everyone is aligned with the company’s objectives, facilitate collaboration within and across the teams, ensure ideas and feedback are shared openly and ultimately enhance the quality of innovation efforts.
• Time Management: Being able to accurately estimate how long a job will take.
• Collaboration: Effective collaboration ensures you can harness the collective expertise and insights of various stakeholders. You can facilitate the exchange of ideas, align diverse perspectives, promotes synergy and accelerate the product development process.

What will it take

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to read & interpret P&ID's, electrical wiring diagrams, process logic diagrams, control logic diagrams.
• Fluent in control system terminology and able to apply in work situations.
• Must be able to quickly diagnose and solve process issues: especially those involving instrumentation and electrical issues.
• Experienced with basic troubleshooting and programming of Allen Bradley equipment, Delta-V experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment integral to the job tasks/function.

Position Requirements

• Education: Degree or Certification from an accredited program in electrical, instrumentation & controls maintenance.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience working in chemical processing and demonstrated use of electrical, instrumentation & control skills.
• IT Skills: Experienced with basic troubleshooting and programming of Allen Bradley equipment, Delta-V experience a plus.
• Traveling required: 0% of travel required.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Candidate will need to complete a Fit for Duty examination, a Respirator fit test (to wear a respirator for certain tasks, even able to wear a respirator during strenuous physical activity), and complete the requirements for the Hearing Conservation Program.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb, and regularly kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds with out assistance.
  • Ability to work at heights above 50 feet, including on ladders and lifts.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status.