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Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChester, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma is required.
  • A satisfactory completion of an accredited formal training program in Process Instrumentation and Control and Electronics is required.
  • Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Systems training (ISO9000/14001), GMP, and Responsible Care Training is required.
  • Manufacturing or chemical plant instrumentation and electrical experience beyond residential or commercial work is required.
  • Candidates must be willing to participate in a weekend call rotation and be available for urgent call-ins in a union environment.

Responsibilities

  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment using electrical codes, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications.
  • Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy; locate defective components using test equipment such as pressure gauges, manometers, potentiometers, signal generators, pulse counters, oscilloscopes, HART communicators, ammeters, and voltmeters.
  • Install power supply and signal wiring and cables, cable tray, and conduit for newly installed machines, electrical equipment, instrumentation, distributive control systems, signal interface cabinets, and telephone systems.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical/electronic test equipment; replace faulty electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines, electrical equipment, and instrumentation.
  • Develop and maintain an inventory of repair and replacement spare parts and materials for routine installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation.
  • Acquire and retain electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills and knowledge, and participate in on-site and off-site vendor or technical training.
  • Acquire basic knowledge of processes involved in the production units.
  • Function effectively in a High Performance Work Team environment and interact productively in a team environment.
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain DCS and PLC logic systems.
  • Develop and modify PLC code using PC-based configuration software.
  • Analyze plant operations through the DCS system and make configuration and program changes to modify operations and interface new plant equipment within MOC guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of five years of instrument and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment is highly preferred.
  • A licensed electrician is preferred, but not required.

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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