Industrial Electrician – Refinery & Automation

CVR Energy, Inc.; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrician in Coffeyville, KS to troubleshoot, maintain and install electrical and automation systems in a refinery setting.

The role may supervise craftsmen and requires self‑motivation, training, and a commitment to safety and reliability. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance, NFPA 70E knowledge, and the ability to read loop drawings, P&ID diagrams, and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Electrical Technician preferred or related field experience.
• 5+ years in industrial plant or refinery maintenance.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety.
• Ability to read loop drawings, P&IDs and wiring schematics.
• Capable of working independently and with supervision as needed.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with high-voltage distributions (3-phase) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety concerns and incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Communicate work status, findings, and improvements to supervision.
• Obtain appropriate work permits and perform a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to starting work.
• Understand refinery electrical infrastructure and general electrical principles.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on electrical equipment (motors, relays, starters, VFDs, wiring).
• Configure, install, and commission new electrical equipment.
• Research equipment information from the internet, plant records, and vendors.
• Read loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Use computers and software to enter and retrieve data.
• Determine PPE and tools based on arc flash and safety considerations.
• Operate mobile equipment (aerial lifts, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, forklifts).
• Use test equipment (multimeters, megger, battery testers, signal generators).
• Perform tasks with lifting, confined spaces, elevated work, and fall protection.
• Maintain housekeeping of work areas and tools.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

NFPA 70E knowledge

Effective communicator

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrical Technician

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Insulation testers

Battery testers

Signal generators

VFD testing

Job description

CVR Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrician in Coffeyville, KS to troubleshoot, maintain and install electrical and automation systems in a refinery setting.

The role may supervise craftsmen and requires self‑motivation, training, and a commitment to safety and reliability. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance, NFPA 70E knowledge, and the ability to read loop drawings, P&ID diagrams, and electrical schematics.