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Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEtowah, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Industrial Instrumentation, Electrical, or Controls, or equivalent experience, is required; instrument, electrical, and controls experience is ideal.
  • At least five years of experience in a manufacturing facility is desired, preferably in a chemical processing facility.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controller and distributed control system programming, hardware, software, and wiring is required.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to read and update electrical prints.
  • Microsoft Office computer knowledge is strongly preferred.
  • SAP experience or knowledge is strongly preferred.
  • Must be dependable and demonstrate integrity and initiative.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must demonstrate a strong safety attitude and mindset.
  • Must comply with National Fire Protection Association 70E regulations.
  • Must support environmental, health, and safety practices and Total Productive Management across the plant.
  • Must support Good Manufacturing Practices and the Quality System and Policy.
  • Must respond to off-shift call-ins, may work overtime without notice, and may be required to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and repair in multiple crafts, including electrical work, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, and millwrighting.
  • Under minimal supervision, perform maintenance work to keep instrumentation and electrical systems in the chemical processing plant operating and in good working condition.
  • Assist in training employees, diagnosing and solving instrumentation and electrical problems, and planning repair or installation work safely and efficiently with minimal time and manpower.
  • Operate the tools and testing devices used by the Instrumentation and Electrical Group, including ohmmeters, voltmeters, soldering guns, oscilloscopes, computer diagnostic terminals, and test recorders, as well as applicable mechanical-section tools.
  • Install or repair instrumentation and electrical devices up to 480 volts, and perform limited repairs to transformers and switchgear on 2,300-volt and 13,800-volt systems. Equipment includes process computers, pH meters, weigh cells, pneumatic and electrical pressure transmitters, transformers, circuit breakers, and electric motors.
  • Install and repair instrumentation and electrical systems, including temperature, pressure, and flow control loops, process computer systems, power distribution systems, and motor control circuits.
  • Calibrate process instrumentation, including pH, flow, density, turbidity, and conductivity systems.
  • Use process knowledge to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair equipment with minimal disruption to plant operations.
  • Diagnose problems, determine their causes, and initiate corrective action for issues such as programming errors, operator errors, overloaded circuits, fluctuating control signals, intermittent ground faults, and faulty components.
  • Self-direct work, collaborate effectively with a team, and lead assigned tasks safely and efficiently; assist mechanics with mechanical repairs as needed.
  • Plan materials, time, and scheduling availability with other departments, and requisition tools and materials for assigned tasks.
  • Carry out verbal or written instructions using prints or manufacturer literature, or exercise sound judgment when appropriate.
  • Assess assigned tasks and recommend workable improvements as warranted.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least five years of manufacturing-facility experience, preferably in a chemical processing facility, is desired.
  • Microsoft Office computer knowledge is strongly preferred.
  • SAP experience or knowledge is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Founded
2007

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