Instrumentation Technician

Croda Singapore; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 135,005,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Job summary

Croda in New Castle, DE, USA, is hiring an Electrical Technician (I&E Technician) to support manufacturing equipment and perform routine maintenance. Journeyperson papers in electrical trade required; NCCER certificate acceptable.

The role involves wiring, motor replacement, PLC troubleshooting, and safe operation with SAP-based maintenance planning. The position is not on-call but may involve overtime; safety is a core focus.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson papers in electrical trade required.
• Experience with electrical/instrumentation maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing equipment with maintenance tasks.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on electrical/electronic circuitry and electro-mechanical systems.
• Replace and wire motors, instruments, and fixtures; troubleshoot PLCs.
• Communicate with internal customers to ensure safe, timely work; attend risk assessments and meetings.
• Operate SAP for planned and reactive maintenance; work solo or in small teams; coach others when needed.

Skills

Electrical Journeyperson papers

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

NCCER Certificate of the Journey-Level Assessment for Industrial Electricians

Tools

SAP

Job description

New Castle, DE, United States of America

Location Address:

315 Cherry Lane
New Castle, Delaware, DE 19720
United States

CRODA

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Be part of our journey

As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

Our ideal person

As a business, it is really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.

Croda has an opening for an Electrical Technician within our maintenance team. Referred to as an I&E Technician. (Instrumentation and Electrical Technician). This individual should have Journeyperson papers in the electrical trade. Individuals with electrical experience should apply, regardless of instrumentation background.

This role is not on-call, although may voluntarily accept overtime calls. Knowledge of safe work practices and a commitment to safety is required. The pay rate is $47.80 / hr. additional details below:

Key Duties/Purpose of Role:

• The position is responsible for the support of manufacturing equipment and all required maintenance tasks associated with it. The ideal candidate will have Electrical or Instrumentation Journeyperson Certification (papers). Or an NCCER Certificate of the Journey-Level Assessment for Industrial Electricians.
• This position is required to perform routine facility maintenance. Installs, maintains, adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventative and predictive maintenance on various types of electrical and electronic circuitry, and electro-mechanical.
• Replacing and wiring motors, instruments, and standard commercial fixtures. Troubleshooting instruments and PLCs. Repairing or replacing control valves and actuated ball valves.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal customers to ensure that work is implemented in a safe and timely manner. Attend site meetings, risk assessment studies and review meetings as required. Use computer systems for planned and reactive maintenance activities (SAP).
• This role carries no line management responsibilities, but the post holder will be expected to work both as part of a small team and on their own depending on the tasks being performed. The person may be expected to coach and advise less experienced employees and contractors e.g. apprentices. Use planning skills in order to carry out daily maintenance and small project tasks in a safe, healthy and environmentally acceptable manner. Identify materials and equipment required to rectify faults and breakdowns. Ensure compliance with the relative legislative and site codes and standards within the scope of the role and be accountable for their own Health and Safety and those around them who could be affected by their actions. Attended required trainings throughout the year.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Required Electrical Journey Person Papers.
• Or an NCCER Certificate of the Journey-Level Assessment for Industrial Electricians.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds and 155 lbs. with help
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds
• Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
• Ability to climb ladders and stair towers safely and without limitation
• Ability to work in production environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
• Required to move throughout the production floor including uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator and pass all pulmonary function tests.
• Must be able to pass drug test, physical, and background check

Application Information:

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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