Maintenance Technician — Instrumentation & Controls Expert

Arkema Inc; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Ashland, OH, seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to manage a broad range of I/E and mechanical maintenance. You will troubleshoot, install, repair, and replace equipment to keep plant operations reliable and compliant with safety standards.

Responsibilities include calibration of field instruments, reading drawings (P&ID, ladder logic), supporting commissioning, and PMs. The role progresses toward full competency in I/E and mechanical areas with leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in process plant environments in electrical or mechanical trades.
• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Technology, or related field (preferred).
• Qualified in Ashland operations equipment; Certifications from trade schools and/or professional organizations are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct procurement of repair parts and material for project Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of field instrumentation devices for process equipment such as transmitters, flow meters, pressure/temperature sensors, level instruments, and control valves.
• Installation, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting of instruments and electrical equipment, in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, ISA and Company Standards.
• Identify, interpret and effectively use drawings and documentation including P&ID's, Ladder logic, Electrical One-Line Diagrams, Equipment Drawings, control schematics, Loops, etc.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for instrumentation and controls projects.
• Work safely on AC distribution systems from 480 volts to 120 volts.
• Troubleshoot, repair motor control circuits and equipment including VFD's, motors and motor control circuits.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems
• Perform PM's as needed
• Replace/rebuild pumps, valves, gearboxes etc
• Install equipment, use rigging skills, proper gasket torque techniques.
• Be a Safety Leader and contribute to a 'Safety First' working culture.
• Support Plant Operations to minimize production impacts and enhance reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Process instrumentation

Ladder logic / P&ID reading

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Technology

Tools

Maintenance management software

MS Office

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Arkema Inc. in Ashland, OH, seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to manage a broad range of I/E and mechanical maintenance. You will troubleshoot, install, repair, and replace equipment to keep plant operations reliable and compliant with safety standards.

Responsibilities include calibration of field instruments, reading drawings (P&ID, ladder logic), supporting commissioning, and PMs. The role progresses toward full competency in I/E and mechanical areas with leadership expectations.