Industrial I&E Technician: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Evonik; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Maintenance I&E Technician in the United States. You will troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance. You will perform site maintenance tasks and assist in standard installation activities.

The role requires 3+ years in similar settings, experience with DCS/SIS, and strong problem-solving, with the ability to work overtime and on-call. You will use hand tools, meters, and calibration gear, and you must be able to work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent apprenticeship preferred
• 3+ years as a Maintenance I&E Technician in a chemical plant or refinery or industrial settings (3-5 years preferred)
• Experience with DCS/SIS systems; NFPA 70 knowledge a plus
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with I&E hand tools, meters, and instrument calibration equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, P&IDs, and wiring schematics
• Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills
• Ability to work overtime and participate in on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays
• Physically able to work outdoors year-round, around heavy equipment, in confined spaces, at heights (up to 200 ft), and lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines
• Carry out simple site maintenance tasks
• Carry out standard installation activities under detailed guidance. Troubleshoot basic technical or operational problems by applying previously defined solutions
• Follow a range of mandatory procedures and methods of work (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others
• Carry out relatively simple testing and quality assurance tasks
• Develop working knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

OT/On-call

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

DCS/SIS

Electrical testing equipment

Meters

Instrument calibration equipment

Job description

Evonik is seeking a Maintenance I&E Technician in the United States. You will troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance. You will perform site maintenance tasks and assist in standard installation activities.

The role requires 3+ years in similar settings, experience with DCS/SIS, and strong problem-solving, with the ability to work overtime and on-call. You will use hand tools, meters, and calibration gear, and you must be able to work