Maintenance Electrician: Industrial Electrical & Reliability

Evonik Industries AG; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation seeks a Maintenance Electrician to join a multi-skilled Central Maintenance team responsible for improving equipment reliability and performing routine maintenance across site operations. You will collaborate with maintenance, reliability, plant engineering, energy management, and operations teams to minimize downtime and coordinate upgrade projects.

The role requires extensive electrical experience, NEC knowledge, and a proactive approach to safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship program.
• At least six years of industrial electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and industrial electrical safety practices.
• Proven troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics.
• Experience with lighting, heat tracing, motors, and power distribution systems.
• Experience installing fiber-optic systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to work independently and with multi-craft teams; prior department experience preferred.
• Completion of required Internal Training Program (ITP).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment for safe, reliable operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to unplanned equipment issues.
• Review, update, and maintain electrical drawings and documentation.
• Execute weekly work schedule and adjust priorities for urgent requests.
• Support engineering and capital projects from concept through installation and qualification.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Participate in safety initiatives and follow site procedures; wear PPE.
• Train new employees and share technical knowledge with peers.
• Maintain records in SAP/PM and ensure clean, orderly work areas.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrical systems

NEC knowledge

Read schematics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

ITP completion

Education

Journeyman Wireman Apprenticeship

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP/PM

Fiber-optic installation

Job description

Evonik Corporation seeks a Maintenance Electrician to join a multi-skilled Central Maintenance team responsible for improving equipment reliability and performing routine maintenance across site operations. You will collaborate with maintenance, reliability, plant engineering, energy management, and operations teams to minimize downtime and coordinate upgrade projects.

The role requires extensive electrical experience, NEC knowledge, and a proactive approach to safety and documentation.