HV Rectifier Technician - Maintenance & Reliability

Ascend Performance Materials; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials in Decatur, TN seeks a highly motivated maintenance professional to support daily high voltage electrical and rectifier systems, focusing on safety and customer service. You will coordinate with operations and reliability teams to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.

The role requires an associate degree in electrical or instrumentation (or equivalent) and hands-on experience with HV equipment, switchgear, and rectifier systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or instrumentation preferred.
• HS diploma with Work Keys 4+ in Locating Information and Applied Technology acceptable.
• Electrical (15kV and below) and rectifier experience in a chemical plant or industrial facility.
• Read/create electrical drawings and troubleshoot switchgear and rectifier systems.
• Knowledge of SAP and basic computer skills (MS Windows, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high voltage electrical and rectifier systems.
• Coordinate with operations and manufacturing groups to support area needs.
• Read, create, and markup electrical drawings accurately.
• Develop as a key resource for daily HV/rectifier maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to site safety culture and operate within HRP coaching expectations.

Skills

read electrical drawings

switchgear experience

rectifier systems

HV systems knowledge

control loops DCS

troubleshooting

root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree in electrical or instrumentation

High school diploma with Work Keys 4+ (Locating Information, Applied Technology)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Ascend Performance Materials in Decatur, TN seeks a highly motivated maintenance professional to support daily high voltage electrical and rectifier systems, focusing on safety and customer service. You will coordinate with operations and reliability teams to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.

The role requires an associate degree in electrical or instrumentation (or equivalent) and hands-on experience with HV equipment, switchgear, and rectifier systems.