Industrial I&E Technician – Chemical Plant

Ecovyst Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefit package

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ecovyst Inc. in Hammond, IN is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems in a chemical plant environment.

You will work with high- and low-voltage equipment, PLCs, and process instrumentation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include reading schematics and P&IDs, supporting preventative maintenance, and responding to emergency repairs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of I&E experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of process control instrumentation, PLCs and DCS systems.
• Ability to read schematics and P&IDs.
• Capable of physical labor and working outdoors in all weather.
• Proficiency with basic chemistry and mechanical systems.
• Safety training such as NFPA-70E and OSHA completed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electronic instrumentation and controls.
• Perform electrical work on motors, switchgear, VFDs, and lighting up to 2300V.
• Read schematics and P&IDs from engineering packages.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance in railcar and loading areas.
• Operate manlifts, forklifts, and install conduit up to 2 inches.
• Perform preventive maintenance on instrumentation and small wiring.
• Install and repair control valves and piping components.
• Participate in emergency repairs and unscheduled callouts.

Skills

Process control instrumentation

PLCs and DCS understanding

Reading schematics & P&IDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading and interpreting electrical/IR

MS Office & digital docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate or associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ecovyst Inc. in Hammond, IN is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and instrumentation systems in a chemical plant environment.

You will work with high- and low-voltage equipment, PLCs, and process instrumentation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include reading schematics and P&IDs, supporting preventative maintenance, and responding to emergency repairs.