Full-Time
Instrumentation Technician
Posted on 8/4/2025
Albemarle
1,001-5,000 employees
Global producer of lithium, bromine, catalysts
No salary listed
Paris, TN, USA
In Person
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- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must have at least 4 years experience in the Instrumentation and Controls field.
- Possess good communication skills for interaction with all chemical plant employees. Ability to receive verbal and written direction including plant safety rules, policies and procedures and implement without direct supervision.
- Physical requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs., frequent walking, bending, stooping, balancing, ascending, and descending ladders, operating various mobile equipment, pulling, crouching, twisting and reaching.
- Must have near and far vision with clarity at 20 feet of less, hear well enough to perceive the nature of sounds and have good depth perception as well as be able to distinguish colors.
- Requires handling tools and equipment necessary to perform above listed tasks.
- Familiarity with RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, and Factory talk
- Technical Programming certification
- Environmental Conditions: Exposure to chemical plant manufacturing facilities. Must work both outside and inside and often in inclement weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise and vibration. Must be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribe procedures.
- Repair, calibrate and install in good working condition primary measuring elements, transmitters, controllers and final control elements for measurement and control of flow, temperature, pressure, and weight.
- Skills required including troubleshooting electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic devices as well as basic computer programming and repair.
- Find and correct problems in electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic instrument systems using instruction manuals.
- Be proficient in using test equipment to isolate these problems.
- Operate mobile equipment and pick-up trucks in the normal performance of the job.
- Must be able to read, draw, work from and explain P&IDs, blueprints, sketches, and drawings.
- Connect and disconnect instrument systems for repairs.
- Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, manlifts, and pick-up trucks in the performance of the job.
- Must be able to use hand and power tools and electrical test equipment.
- Repair control valves and other final control elements.
- Must understand all types of electrical systems, i.e. alternating and direct current systems.
- Must be able to read and interpret PLC ladder logic and HMI display graphics.
- Ability to create/modify logic and HMI graphics.
- Will be required to work some overtime.
- Must be able to work in union with same or other craftsmen to accomplish job objectives.
- Manage hazardous waste, which may include proper collection, packaging, labeling, segregation, storage, use of waste manifest and shipping; according to company procedures and instruction.
- Work through proper channels to ensure MOC process is followed
- Understanding of SIS programming and ability to comprehend/add/modify as needed
- Provide project support as new equipment and modifications are made to equipment
- Work with controls engineers to improve manufacturing equipment and system performance
- Assemble, test, and maintain circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, knowledge of electronics, and technical manuals
- Associate's degree in related field
Albemarle is a global specialty chemicals supplier focused on lithium, bromine, and catalysts. It extracts lithium from brine and hard rock and processes it into battery-grade materials for electric vehicles and energy storage, while also supplying bromine for fire safety and chemical synthesis and providing catalysts for chemical manufacturing. It differentiates itself with end-to-end lithium mining and processing, a broad product portfolio, and a worldwide footprint, including being the only active lithium producer in the United States. Its goal is to secure and deliver essential materials that enable mobility, energy storage, and connectivity, supporting the transition to electric power and advanced chemistry.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Founded
1887
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Energy Storage demand surged 117% year-over-year, diversifying revenue beyond cyclical EV markets.
- Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA doubled to $664 million driven by pricing and cost improvements.
- Lithium demand projected to grow 15-40% in 2026, with 2030 forecast raised 10% to 3.6 million tons.
What critics are saying
- Kemerton Western Australia plant permanently idled February 2026 due to China's low-cost competition.
- Kings Mountain and South Carolina Mega-Flex face environmental lawsuits delaying 50,000 tons annual output.
- Analyst consensus projects $5.7 billion 2028 revenue with zero profitability versus management's $6.9 billion target.
What makes Albemarle unique
- Only US lithium producer with Silver Peak brine facility and Kings Mountain hard-rock mine.
- Mega-Flex facility processes diverse feedstock including recycled battery material for circular economy.
- Secured $1.2 billion Tesla supply deal providing long-term revenue visibility amid market volatility.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Albemarle reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with earnings missing expectations whilst revenue exceeded forecasts. The lithium producer announced long-serving director James O'Brien will retire at the May 2026 annual meeting under the company's age limit policy. The company is proposing to remove certain supermajority provisions on affiliated transactions and showcasing manufacturing AI capabilities at an industry summit, aiming to streamline governance and expand use of advanced analytics in operations. Albemarle's investment case remains centred on lithium's role in energy storage, though pricing pressure and industry oversupply present near-term challenges. The company's narrative projects $6.9 billion revenue and $1.1 billion earnings by 2028, requiring 11.5% yearly revenue growth. Analyst views vary sharply, with more cautious forecasts showing 4.2% growth and no return to profitability by 2028.
Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy. Poppy JohnstonAAP 18 March 2026, 1:03pm The shuttering of a Western Australian lithium refinery after just four years should serve as a warning as China pumps more than A$160 billion into overseas critical minerals and metals endeavours. US company Albemarle shut up shop at its South West lithium refinery in February, citing its struggle to compete with China's low-cost production. Climate Energy Finance director Tim Buckley said its closure was a consequence of China's strategic diversification to boost critical minerals and clean tech capacity. "That is a serious problem," he told AAP. "We will stay a dig and ship country if we can't actually get other countries to value the geopolitical stability that we offer." Mr Buckley has co-authored a report on China's evolving strategy to entrench its dominance in lithium, copper, nickel, rare earths and other elements of the low carbon supply chain. The Asian powerhouse has invested heavily in domestic mining and manufacturing capacity as well as launched a comprehensive foreign investment strategy targeted at the Global South. Moving beyond the extractive mega-projects of the past, China is investing in smaller, high-tech manufacturing facilities offshore to secure long-term access to materials. The massive $160 billion total outbound investment tracked by the think tank represents China's strategic move to dampen its over-reliance on a few key export markets, including Australia. As well, little of China's overseas spending is landing in Australia, with a 85 per cent collapse in foreign direct investment since 2018 identified by consultancy KPMG. Mr Buckley said Australia needed to adapt quickly to China's reshaping of the green economic geography. "It is imperative that we act now to shift these dynamics in Australia's favour to become a renewables-powered mining and value-adding superpower or risk remaining on the sidelines as the world's quarry in the new global economy," he said. In the absence of a strong international carbon pricing signal to bolster greener manufacturing, Mr Buckley says Australia should be doubling down on "green energy statecraft". This involves trade arrangements and strategic investments that help key trade partners meet Paris climate commitments while securing a higher green premium for Australian processed goods. The agreement between Australia's Lynas Rare Earths and Japan to supply rare earth long-term at a guaranteed floor price was held up as a "perfect example" of green energy statecraft. Australia should also be looking for opportunities carefully and selectively engage China - still its biggest trading partner - on green partnerships before the diversification away becomes more pronounced. The $81 billion in federal capital support under 'future made in Australia' was described as "directionally correct" but insufficient without a carbon pricing signal to entice private money. The think tank recommends Australia work toward an explicit, whole-of-economy carbon price and leverage Energy Minister Chris Bowen's COP31 presidency to push for a regional Asian carbon border adjustment mechanism.
Albemarle has appointed two finance executives to its board, launched up to $500 million in debt tender offers, and is redeeming its 4.650% senior notes due 2027. The company also reaffirmed its quarterly dividend of $0.405 per share whilst progressing the sale of a controlling interest in its Ketjen business. The moves aim to simplify Albemarle's portfolio around its Energy Storage division and reduce financial risk as lithium prices remain volatile. The company is refocusing on lithium-focused operations, though analysts note risks from alternative battery technologies and regulatory pressures. Albemarle's narrative projects $6.9 billion revenue and $1.1 billion earnings by 2028, requiring 11.5% annual revenue growth. Consensus estimates previously anticipated approximately $5.7 billion in 2028 revenue.
Albemarle Corporation has appointed Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar to its board of directors, effective 26th February 2026. The appointments are part of the board's regular succession planning. Collins brings over 40 years of audit and advisory experience, having served as vice chair, senior audit partner and national automotive sector leader for Deloitte & Touche until her recent retirement. She will join the audit & finance committee and governance & public policy committee. Widmar has served as CEO of First Solar since 2016, following earlier roles as CFO and chief accounting officer. He previously held CFO positions at GrafTech International and financial leadership roles at NCR and Dell. He will join the executive compensation & talent development committee and safety, sustainability, operations & capital committee.
Albemarle has announced plans to sell a 51% stake in its Ketjen refining catalyst solutions business for $660 million in pre-tax proceeds, increasing its focus on lithium and specialty chemicals. The company is also idling its last operating train at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing plant in Western Australia, a move expected to boost adjusted EBITDA from the second quarter of 2026. CEO Kent Masters noted that recent lithium price improvements alone cannot offset challenges facing Western hard-rock lithium conversion operations. The company maintains production capacity in China to serve that market. Combined with $459 million in cost cuts during 2025, management outlined scenarios showing significant EBITDA margin expansion opportunities from potentially higher lithium prices, despite the near-doubling of prices over the past six months.