Electrician

Job Summary

This position is within the bargaining unit and is one of two electrical/instrumentation technicians on site. It provides support for all electrical and instrumentation needs at the St. Louis Plant and maintains ongoing operations.

Primary Functions: troubleshoot, repair, install, calibrate, and program motor control and 480 volt motor circuitry, lighting systems, process control systems (analog and digital), PLCs, VFDs, and analog field equipment. Read prints and schematics. Spec out and purchase replacement parts. Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to electrical safety practices per NFPA 70E, the National Electric Code®, and OSHA Sub‑part S.

Secondary Function: perform incidental duties such as drilling holes, mounting brackets, installing conduits, and staging equipment.

• Receives guidance & direction from group leader or maintenance department supervisor.
• Checks, repairs, installs plant instrumentation & electrical machinery, controls, or equipment such as control systems/programming wiring, timers, switches, control panels, fuse boxes, electrical valves and meters, and handle all electrical work concerning pumps, blowers, motors, conveyors, filters, baghouses, etc.
• Must be able to read & interpret P&’s, electrical wiring diagrams, process logic diagrams, control logic diagrams and apply control system terminology.
• Must diagnose and solve process issues, especially those involving instrumentation & electrical issues.
• Perform all secondary duties such as staging equipment, drilling holes, securing braces/supports, installing conduit, etc.
• Check & repair plant electrical and instrumentation devices used throughout the plant.
• Prepare, operate & maintain all equipment necessary to fulfill work assignments.
• Assist in training new electrical & instrumentation technicians.
• Clean up work areas and utilize 5S principles to maintain a clean & orderly work environment.
• Do all other related work as required.

• Degree or certification from an accredited program in electrical, instrumentation & controls maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years experience working in chemical processing and demonstrated use of electrical, instrumentation & controls skills.
• Experienced with basic troubleshooting and programming of Allen Bradley equipment;
  Delta‑V experience is a plus.

• Must meet minimum physical requirements, including medical clearance and respirator fit testing for respirator use during strenuous activity.
• Ability to meet requirements of the hearing conservation program.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment integral to the job tasks/functions.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds and no more than 100 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work at heights above 50 feet, including on ladders and lifts.

The base pay rate is $40.01. In addition to hiring pay, the compensation package may include additional components such as health benefits, life insurance, 401(k), vacation.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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