Maintenence E & I

The Lubrizol Corporation; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plans

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays & vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning & development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation’s Gastonia facility is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to help maintain reliability of equipment and support quality and production goals. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical, electronic and control problems, performing preventative maintenance, and documenting work in CMMS.

The role requires safety adherence, on-call rotation, and the ability to work overtime.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical/electronic or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with overtime and on-call as needed.
• Experience with reading control schemes, electrical diagrams, and maintenance schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, machines, and buildings.
• Analyze and troubleshoot electrical/electronic/control issues and assist production on process problems.
• Ensure proper operation of control system components including DCS, I/O modules and valves.
• Document work in CMMS and contribute to planning/scheduling.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation & control

Reading schematics/blueprints

MS Office

Education

Assoc/Technical degree in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Lubrizol’s Gastonia facility is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician. This position creates value by ensuring reliability of equipment to help meet and exceed the facility's goals for quality and production by inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing electrical and/or control problems on all manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures. In this role, you will directly impact the safety and reliability of an operating chemical plant. This will primarily be a first shift position that will include an on‑call rotation.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, machines, and buildings.
• Analyze and solve electrical/electronic/control problems and assist manufacturing personnel on process‑related problems.
• Ensuring proper operation of all control system components to include electronic components, analyzers, on/off valves, control valves solenoids, limit switches, DCS and related I/O modules.
• Performs preventative maintenance and establishes new PM activities as needed.
• Involvement in installation of machinery, machine moves and plant rearrangements.
• Continuous process improvement participation and implementation
• Working with Supervisors, Maintenance personnel, and Operations to plan, procure and document activities for the enhancement of electrical and instrumentation maintenance within the facility.
• Sharing knowledge with other technicians as it relates to maintaining and troubleshooting DCS, instrumentation, and controls.
• Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.
• Understands, follows, and implements all safety‑related standards and practices.
• Document all work in a CMMS with feedback to planning and scheduling.
• Assist in creation and improvement of job plans.
• Actively participates in plant safety program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• One of the following:
• Associate or Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Technology.
• 2+ years of electrical/electronic or instrument & control troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or production environment.
• Ability to safely work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays and call‑ins
• Ability to follow departmental practices, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Willing and able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot or cold weather conditions.
• Willing and able to follow facial hair guidelines for respirator usage.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications, creating and editing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience reading and following control scheme, electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints.
• Experience working with industrial controls, e.g.: DCS, motor controls, control valves, and industrial instrumentation for flow, level, pressure, and temperature.
• Experience working with power distribution (through 600V), cable terminations, heat tracing, low voltage electricity, emergency power, shielded cables, and networking cables.
• Experience with test equipment, to include oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters, megger, and calibration sets.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding of single line diagrams or elementary drawings, P&ID and equipment specification documents
• Basic proficiency in aerial lifts, rigging, and hoists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One of the following:
• Associate or Technical degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation, Electronic Technology
• 5+ years of electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or production environment
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• OSHA 10-hour for General Industry.
• NFPA 70E certified.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations including Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry
• Experience with SAP software
• Entry Level Vibration Analysis (ISO Level I) certified.
• Proficiency with machinery alignment, including laser alignment.
• Strong understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance Concepts
• Understanding of PSM/IPL Fundamentals.
• Experience with systems integration e.g.: PLC, HMI, instrumentation, networking, communication, and power distribution.
• Experience with Variable Speed drives.
• Experience with temperature, pressure, and level transmitters, and flowmeters.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing process control elements, PLCs, photo eyes and other automated equipment.
• Experience with Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and related electrical equipment up to 600V.
• Experience with electrical one‑line drawings, cable schedules, functional descriptions, I/O lists, and other related electrical documents.
• Previous experience in Energy, Chemical, or pharmaceutical production environment.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
• Documented training in Job Planning and Scheduling

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must be medically certified to wear a negative‑pressure respirator and other PPE as required.
• Will be subjected to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, kneeling, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving and lifting up to 55 pounds.

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well‑being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

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