I&E Lead Technician — PLC/DCS & Instrumentation Expert

Evonik; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 64,747,200 - 74,610,816; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to lead electrical, process, and instrumentation work at our site in Hopewell, VA. You will troubleshoot PLC, DCS, and automation systems, maintain equipment and calibration records, and oversee contractor activities to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires formal electro-mechanical training and at least 10 years of plant maintenance experience, with PLC programming, SAP familiarity, and Windows-based software

Qualifications

• Formal technical training in electro-mechanical systems with a minimum of 10 years of plant maintenance experience.
• Technical training in PLC programming and maintenance.
• General knowledge of Windows-based systems; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant maintenance and repair on all plant electrical equipment including motors, motor starters, PLC, DCS, HVAC, controls, VFDs, UPS, lighting, heat trace, valves, hydraulics and instrumentation.
• Lead and be the go-to expert for Electrical, Process and Instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC and DCS programs and man/machine interfaces.
• Calibrate, repair, and test safety instrumented systems and process instrumentation.
• Maintain calibration equipment records and support ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHA PSM, EPA RMP compliance.
• Provide input to engineering/projects on capital improvements and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain CMMS database and calibration records; interface with SAP and vendors.
• Supervise I&E activities and 3rd party contractors as needed.
• Perform programming for DCS/process setpoints for level, pressure, temp, and flow.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation maintenance

Project coordination

Education

Technical training in electro-mechanical systems

Tools

PLC programming

SAP

Windows-based systems

Job description

Evonik Corporation is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to lead electrical, process, and instrumentation work at our site in Hopewell, VA. You will troubleshoot PLC, DCS, and automation systems, maintain equipment and calibration records, and oversee contractor activities to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires formal electro-mechanical training and at least 10 years of plant maintenance experience, with PLC programming, SAP familiarity, and Windows-based software