Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Chester, PA seeks a maintenance electrician with strong electrical and instrumentation skills to perform preventive maintenance, calibrations and troubleshooting on process equipment. This role involves working with DCS/PLC systems, test instruments and wiring installations to support safe, compliant operations in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will participate in training, work within a high performance team and handle weekend call rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of five years instrument and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Formal training in Process Instrumentation and Electronics.
• OSH, safety, GMP and quality systems training.
• Licensed electrician preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation and analytical equipment.
• Inspect instrumentation and perform calibrations for accuracy.
• Locate defective components using test equipment (e.g., gauges, meters).
• Install power wiring and conduit for machines and systems.
• Develop and maintain spare parts inventory for electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in training and work in a High Performance Team environment.
• Maintain DCS and PLC logic systems and modify PLC code as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation maintenance

PLC programming

DCS systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Formal training in Process Instrumentation & Electronics

Tools

PLC programming software

PC-based configuration software

Oscilloscopes

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 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.

Employee is responsible for adhering to GMP and food safety procedures and controls within the boundaries of their job function at the Chester site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy.
• Locate defective components using test equipment such as pressure gauges, manometers, potentiometers, signal generators, pulse counters, oscilloscopes, HART communicators, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.
• Install power supply and signal wiring and cables, cable tray, and conduit for newly installed machines, electrical equipment, instrumentation, distributive control systems, signal interface cabinets, and telephone systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Replace faulty electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines, electrical equipment, and instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain inventory of all repair and replacement spare parts and material for routine installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Acquire and retain electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills and knowledge.
• Participate in on and off site vendor or technical training.
• Acquire basic knowledge of processes involved in the production units.
• Function effectively in a High Performance Work Team environment.
• Ability to interact in a productive manner in a team environment.
• Install, troubleshoot and maintain DCS and PLC logic systems.
• Develop and modify PLC code utilizing PC based configuration software.
• Analyze plant operations through the DCS system and make configuration and program changes to modify operations and interface new plant equipment, within MOC guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of five years instrument and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment highly preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited formal training program in Process Instrumentation and Control and Electronics.
• Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Systems training (ISO9000/14001), GMP, and Responsible Care Training.
• A licensed electrician is preferred, but not required.
• Must have experience beyond residential or commercial work.
• Manufacturing or chemical plant I&E experience is required.
• Candidates must be willing to participate in a weekend call rotation and be available for urgent call ins in a union environment.

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.

Our Talent Acquisition Manager: Wenda Cenexant [C] Company is Evonik Corporation This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.