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CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Lemont Refinery, Lemont, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Electrical to service and repair electrical equipment in a refinery setting. The role is on-site at the Lemont Refinery and requires ability to operate in outdoor, hazardous environments and perform overtime as needed.
Paid hourly, with benefits, and opportunities to work various shifts. The successful candidate will have strong electrical fundamentals, basic shop skills, and TWIC eligibility.
CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.
At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.
Maintenance Technician - Electrical. This position is on-site at the CITGO Lemont Refinery, Lemont Illinois. Candidate will work in a refinery environment maintaining all types of electrical equipment which includes motors, heat trace, substations, lighting, conduit, wiring, and other specialty types of electrical equipment.
Pay Range: $44.23 - $51.67/hour.
Benefits: Hourly Benefits Brochure
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Install, and troubleshoot/repair electrical equipment for routine and non-routine maintenance. Preventative maintenance and frequent inspections on electrical equipment. Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection, testing, and repair. Participation in LOTO activities. Willingness to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.
Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.