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Instrumentational Electrician

Job in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, 46320, USA
Listing for: Dover Chemical Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-10
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Instrumentational Electrician

This position is one with emphasis on both instrumentation and electrical work. Work with instrumentation includes installing, maintaining, and repairing/replacing automated valves and field instrumentation. This position also requires the maintenance and troubleshooting of the plant's process control systems and equipment. Electrical work includes installing, maintaining, and repairing/replacing electrical wire and conduit, switches, motor control centers and breakers, and other electrical equipment.

The Hammond Indiana facility is comprised of five distinct manufacturing lines:
HiTEC, HiTemp, Sulfurization, Functional Additives, and Blends. The facility operates under ISO 9001 and RCMS guidelines and is required to comply with and adhere to strict OSHA/EPA regulatory protocols and regulations. The facility is also a Title V operation and operates under the appropriate guidelines. The Hammond plant operation manufactures approximately 80MM pounds and $75-100M of specialty chemicals annually. The Hammond, Indiana site is unionized and represented by the United Steel Workers Union.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High school or general education degree (GED).
  • At least five (5) years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or other related industry experience.
  • Knowledgeable in the installation and repair of various types of process control and instrumentation.
  • Able to read and follow system blueprints and P&.
  • Basic computer skills.

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge of electric codes.
  • Able to read and create electrical and circuit diagrams.
  • Able to read and accurately redline control wiring sheets and electrical ladder diagrams.

Work

Skills and Abilities

  • Must possess solid understanding of all aspects of electrical safety.
  • Able to install and maintain electric wiring and equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures and correct the problem.
  • Bench test and field calibrate various field instrumentation, switches, and sensors.
  • Set-up control valves and their positioners.
  • Understand instrument and electrical manuals and effectively communicate with manufacturing representatives and vendors.
  • Computer skills are a must with knowledge of CMMS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Requires good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess organization and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience using (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management System (i.e. Aptean or similar).
  • Able to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Must be detail-orientated, with the ability to identify and correct errors.
  • Must be team oriented.
  • Able to work well under pressure and deadlines
  • Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
  • Receive daily assignments from the Maintenance Manager and other members of the management team.
  • Must be able to work extended hours, weekends as needed, to manage and direct projects, unexpected operational/equipment failures, scheduled operation shutdowns etc.
  • The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs such as climbing, lifting balancing, walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs, handling of materials, etc.
  • Why Work for Dover Chemical?
    • Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Employee Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) Benefits Available
    • Company Paid Life Insurance
    • 12 paid holidays
    • 401(k) Employee Savings Plan through Fidelity –which you can participate in when eligible.
    • You can enroll and start contributing to the 401(k) plan in the first month after you are hired.
    • You will be eligible for the Company matching funds (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2% you contribute) on the first day of the quarter after you have completed three (3) months of service.
    • Paid Vacation
    • Tuition Assistance
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