I&E Controls Technician

Evonik; Fairfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform routine maintenance and repair across electrical, mechanical, and related trades at our site. The role requires reading electrical blueprints, following control circuitry concepts, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Licenses for Journeyman/Master Electrician are required or equivalent. The ideal candidate will bring 4 years of industrial electrical/instrument maintenance experience, proficiency with tools, and strong

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in industrial electrical/instrument maintenance or equivalent.
• Michigan State Electrical Journeyman License or Master Electrician License or equivalent license.
• Be able to read electrical blueprints and follow control circuitry concepts, including intrinsically safe circuits.
• Primary skills in Controls, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Electronics; must be skilled in troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks across multiple trades following detailed instructions.
• Assist with simple installation tasks per provided guidelines.
• Manage standard site tasks based on clear requests.
• Support quality assurance by adhering to strict quality standards during all tasks.
• Follow procedures to ensure work meets required quality standards and complies with regulations and code of conduct.
• Wear PPE and follow safety instructions to ensure environmental protection and personal safety.

Skills

Controls

Instrumentation

Electrical

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Tools proficiency

Education

Michigan licenses (Journeyman/Master Electrician)

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

This role performs routine maintenance and repair work across multiple trades, including electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, and millwrighting. Common in smaller facilities, this position requires a well-rounded technician with the versatility and experience to handle a wide range of tasks independently, while collaborating with specialists or external contractors when needed. A strong understanding of the facility’s maintenance history—covering buildings, equipment, and infrastructure is essential for effective troubleshooting and long-term upkeep.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks by following detailed instructions and ensuring tasks are completed as assigned.
• Assist with simple installation tasks, adhering to provided guidelines to complete the tasks effectively.
• Manage standard site tasks based on clear and specific requests.
• Support quality assurance by adhering to strict quality standards during all tasks.
• Follow straightforward procedures to ensure work meets required quality standards and complies with both external regulations and internal codes of conduct.
• Adhere to a range of mandatory instructions, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to ensure environmental protection and the safety of oneself and others.

REQUIREMENTS

• Be physically able to perform job duties and must be medically certifiable to wear respiratory protection equipment.
• Be able to read electrical blueprints and follow control circuitry concepts, including intrinsically safe circuits.
• Be familiar with N.E.C. / I.S.A. construction standards and power systems.
• Ability to perform job duties with a minimum of supervision.
• Four years of experience in industrial electrical/instrument maintenance or equivalent. Subject to Silbond’s approval.
• Primary skills in Controls, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Electronics; Must be skilled in all areas to include excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of tools of the trade.
• Must possess good general knowledge of control circuitry programming, distributed controls systems, safety instrumented systems, instrument calibration and troubleshooting.
• Michigan State Electrical Journeyman License, Michigan State Master Electrician License or equivalent license.
• Secondary skills in the following: Pipe fitting/conduit installation; Pneumatics; Electro-Mechanical devices; Be proficient in computer use. Must pass proficiency test.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Company is

Silbond Corporation