High Voltage Rectifier Technician - Maintenance & Reliability

Ascend Performance Materials; Decatur, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials in Decatur, AL seeks a Maintenance Electrician to support daily maintenance of site electrical and rectifier systems. You will coordinate with operations and contribute to safety and reliability improvements.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in electrical/instrumentation or a high school diploma with Work Keys scores; experience with 15 kV and below equipment, PLCs, and protection relaying is a plus. Overtime and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or instrumentation, or high school with required Work Keys scores.
• Electrical (15kV and below) and rectifier experience in chemical/industrial facility.
• PLC skills and protection relaying is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Highly motivated, customer-service oriented team player.
• Excel in a team atmosphere and coordinate with manufacturing groups.
• Support site area needs with attention to detail and safety culture.
• Advanced problem-solving and root-cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Participate actively in Decatur Site Safety Culture.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Substation switchgear

Electrical switching procedures

HV transformers & breakers

12 Pulse Rectifier Systems

Control loops & DCS

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation

High school diploma with Work Keys scores (Locating Information, Applied Technology)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

MS Windows

Job description

Ascend Performance Materials in Decatur, AL seeks a Maintenance Electrician to support daily maintenance of site electrical and rectifier systems. You will coordinate with operations and contribute to safety and reliability improvements.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in electrical/instrumentation or a high school diploma with Work Keys scores; experience with 15 kV and below equipment, PLCs, and protection relaying is a plus. Overtime and teamwork are expected.