E & I Technician I - Seneca

Pay, Schedule, and Bonuses

• Pay range: $34.00–$38.00 per hour
• Shift differential: $1.00/hr. for night shift
• Shift Schedule: 12 hour (Week 1: Mon, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000, paid in two equal installments: $2,500 after six months of employment and $2,500 upon completion of the first year
• Relocation may be considered for qualified candidates
• Potential to earn yearly 5% bonus

What we offer

• Retirement benefits with company contributions (up to 5% match plus 5% contribution)
• Competitive medical and dental plan options
• Company paid vacation (3 weeks)
• Disability and life insurance programs
• Wellness programs
• Parental leave and infertility and adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring and development programs
• Employee discounts
• Pet insurance

What you will do

Electrical and instrumentation maintenance

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems from 24V to 480V, including three-phase power, motor control centers, breaker panels, grounding, lighting, control wiring, and burner systems
• Install, program, calibrate and maintain pressure, flow, temperature, level, and gas-detection instrumentation, as well as VFDs, control valves, and temperature controllers
• Perform loop checks, signal verification, accuracy testing, and preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and within specification
• Operate, maintain, and install complex electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control equipment

Troubleshooting and technical support

• Diagnose and repair electrical and instrumentation failures using meters, test equipment, diagnostic tools, schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Provide technical support for equipment installations, repairs, and modifications
• Partner with automation engineers to troubleshoot PLC and HMI issues
• Gather and analyze technical data, recommend repairs or modifications, and use bills of materials to identify required parts

Safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

• Follow all electrical safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and arc-flash standards
• Support reliability and continuous-improvement projects that reduce downtime and improve maintenance and production performance
• Work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond to call-ins or unplanned overtime, including nights and weekends, as business needs require

What you bring

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial instrumentation maintenance
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include call-ins and unplanned overtime on nights and weekends

Preferred qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics, automation, instrumentation, mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Intermediate knowledge of Allen-Bradley systems

About BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions

BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS) is a global leader in catalysis and precious metals. We serve industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and the hydrogen economy, while providing precious-metals trading and recycling services. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS helps customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Our purpose—protecting our elements of life—inspires us to develop new solutions that make a meaningful impact. ECMS operates in 15 countries, with approximately 20 production sites and more than 4,000 employees.