Maintenance Electrician

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Maintenance Electrician in Lafayette, Indiana to join a multi-skilled Central Maintenance team. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical systems, and support engineering projects to keep equipment running safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship, at least six years of industrial electrical experience, and strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship program completed.
• Experience with NEC and industrial electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in accordance with quality, safety, environmental, and cGMP policies.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment to support safe, reliable operations.
• Complete preventive maintenance and respond to unplanned equipment issues based on business needs.
• Review, update, and maintain accurate electrical drawings and documentation.
• Execute the weekly work schedule and adjust priorities for urgent maintenance.
• Support engineering and capital projects from concept through installation and qualification.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Participate in safety initiatives and follow site procedures; wear PPE and report hazards.
• Train new employees and share technical knowledge with peers; maintain required training.
• Maintain records in SAP/PM and keep work areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship

Tools

Fiber-optic systems

Motor controls & power distribution

Job description

What we offer At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special! Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik: https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will join a multi-skilled Central Maintenance team that completes both improvement projects and routine maintenance to help keep the site’s equipment running safely and reliably. In this role, you will work closely with the maintenance, reliability, plant engineering, energy management, and operations teams to improve coordination and reduce equipment downtime.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work in accordance with company quality, safety, environmental, and cGMP policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment to support safe, reliable operations.
• Complete preventive maintenance and respond to unplanned equipment issues based on business needs.
• Review, update, and maintain accurate electrical drawings and documentation.
• Execute the weekly work schedule and adjust priorities to address urgent maintenance requests.
• Support engineering and capital projects from initial concept through installation and qualification.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that improve reliability, reduce costs, and strengthen customer service.
• Participate in safety initiatives, follow site and trade-specific safety procedures, wear required PPE, and report hazards promptly.
• Train new employees, share technical knowledge with peers, and maintain all required training.
• Maintain accurate, timely records in SAP/PM; follow documentation and deviation-reporting requirements; and keep work areas clean and orderly.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent & completed Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship Program.
• At least six years of industrial electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industrial electrical safety practices.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with lighting, heat tracing, production equipment, motors, motor controls, and power distribution systems.
• Experience installing fiber-optic systems.
• Strong computer and written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to responsive customer service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-craft industrial environment; previous experience with the department is preferred.
• Ability to complete all required Internal Training Program (ITP).

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.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Wendy Stansbury [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.