Instrumentational Electrician

Dover Chemical Corporation; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dover Chemical Corporation in Hammond, Indiana is seeking a maintenance technician focused on instrumentation and electrical work. You will install, maintain, and repair automated valves, field instrumentation, and process control systems, as well as electrical wiring, switches, MCCs, and breakers.

The role requires reading P&ID drawings and electrical diagrams, strong troubleshooting skills, and adherence to OSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years industrial experience.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of process control instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and wiring sheets.
• Strong troubleshooting in a chemical plant environment.
• Adherence to OSHA safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair automated valves and field instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant process control systems and equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, conduit, switches, MCCs, and breakers.
• Read blueprints, P&ID drawings, and electrical diagrams to guide maintenance.
• Work extended hours or weekends as needed to manage projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read P&ID drawings

Electrical wiring & install

CMMS usage

Read electrical diagrams

OSHA safety

Communication skills

General computer skills

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS (Aptean or similar)

Job description

Job Summary

This position emphasizes both instrumentation and electrical work. Work with instrumentation includes installing, maintaining, and repairing/replacing automated valves and field instrumentation. This position also requires the maintenance and troubleshooting of the plant’s process control systems and equipment. Electrical work includes installing, maintaining, and repairing/replacing electrical wire and conduit, switches, motor control centers and breakers, and other electrical equipment.

Dimensions

The Hammond Indiana facility is comprised of five distinct manufacturing lines: HiTEC, HiTemp, Sulfurization, Functional Additives, and Blends. The facility operates under ISO 9001 and RCMS guidelines and is required to comply with and adhere to strict OSHA/EPA regulatory protocols and regulations. The facility is also a Title V operation and operates under the appropriate guidelines. The Hammond plant operation manufactures approximately 80 million pounds and $75-100M of specialty chemicals annually. The Hammond, Indiana site is unionized and represented by the United Steel Workers Union.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school or general education degree (GED).
• At least five (5) years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or other related industry experience.
• Knowledgeable in the installation and repair of various types of process control and instrumentation.
• Able to read and follow system blueprints and P&ID drawings.
• Basic computer skills.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of electric codes.
• Able to read and create electrical and circuit diagrams.
• Able to read and accurately redline control wiring sheets and electrical ladder diagrams.

Work Skills And Abilities

• Must possess solid understanding of all aspects of electrical safety.
• Able to install and maintain electric wiring and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures and correct the problem.
• Bench test and field calibrate various field instrumentation, switches, and sensors.
• Set-up control valves and their positioners.
• Understand instrument and electrical manuals and effectively communicate with manufacturing representatives and vendors.
• Computer skills are a must with knowledge of CMMS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using CMMS (i.e. Aptean or similar).
• Able to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail-orientated, with the ability to identify and correct errors.
• Must be team oriented.
• Able to work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Receive daily assignments from the Maintenance Manager and other members of the management team.
• Must be able to work extended hours, weekends as needed, to manage and direct projects, unexpected operational/equipment failures, scheduled operation shutdowns etc.
• The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs such as climbing, lifting balancing, walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs, handling of materials, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) Benefits Available
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan through Fidelity – which you can participate in when eligible.
• You will be eligible for the Company matching funds (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2% you contribute) on the first day of the quarter after you have completed three (3) months of service.
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance