Electrical Maintenance Specialist, Chemical Manufacturing

Electrical Maintenance Specialist, Chemical Manufacturing

Location:

Hammond, INA day in the role

You start your shift by suiting up with PPE—safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection. When you step into designated production areas, you add a respirator. A production line calls in a fault: you open the control panel, trace a 480V circuit, verify VFD behavior, and check PLC inputs and outputs (no programming required). You spot a misaligned proximity sensor, replace it, and bring the equipment back online.

Later, you knock out preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, pumps, and electrical distribution gear—documenting work orders and collaborating with operators and fellow techs to keep the plant humming. If a belt, bearing, or chain needs attention, you pitch in on the mechanical side, align components, and keep downtime to a minimum.

Schedule1st

Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM2nd

Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM Overtime is available based on production needs.

Role focus

This position is heavily electrical: approximately 75–80% of your work centers on electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. The balance involves assisting with mechanical repairs and adjustments.

What you’ll own Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment to reduce downtime.

Work on 120V, 240V, and 480V systems safely and effectively.

Service AC/DC motors, starters, motor controls, overloads, relays, contractors, transformers, disconnects, and control panels.

Diagnose and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and associated motor control systems.

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment by validating I/O, sensors, and components (programming not required).Install, replace, and repair sensors, switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, wiring, and electrical devices.

Perform preventive maintenance to improve reliability and prevent unplanned stops.

Support root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.

Maintain accurate documentation and complete work orders.

Partner with production and maintenance teammates to quickly resolve issues.

Mechanical support you’ll provide

Bearings, belts, and chains

Rollers and conveyors

Gearboxes and pumps

Basic hydraulic and pneumatic components

Equipment adjustments and alignments

Equipment and systems you’ll support

Conveyors, mixers, pumps

Industrial motors and gearboxes

Electrical control panelsPLC-controlled production equipmentVFDs, motor starters, relays, contractors

Safety circuits and electrical distribution equipment

Sensors, photo eyes, and proximity devices

Work environment & safety

You’ll work in a chemical manufacturing facility where safety is paramount. All required PPE is provided, and strict plant safety procedures are followed. The facility produces lead-based specialty products and employs engineered controls and PPE to maintain a safe workplace.

PPE used:

Safety glasses

Steel-toe boots

Gloves

Hearing protection

Respirator (required while working in designated production areas)
What helps you succeed

Industrial electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing environments

Comfort with 480V systems

Motors and motor controls expertise

Hands-on work with VFDs and electrical troubleshooting

Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Experience supporting PLC-controlled equipment

Preventive maintenance mindset and documentation discipline

Mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial setting

If you enjoy solving complex electrical issues, collaborating with a skilled team, and building a long-term career with a stable manufacturer that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, you’ll feel right at home here.
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