Electrician

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Strictly follow all plant safety procedures, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work permits.
• Comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and plant-specific safety standards.
• Work safely in hazardous (classified) locations such as Class I, II, and III environments.
• Utilize intrinsically safe equipment and understand explosion-proof installations.

Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair

• Troubleshoot electrical issues on process-critical equipment, minimizing downtime.
• Maintain and repair: Switchgear and substations, MCCs (Motor Control Centers), Transformers and feeders.
• Provide emergency support during plant upsets, outages, and shutdowns.

Instrumentation & Process Control

• Troubleshoot and maintain process instrumentation, including: Pressure, flow, level, and temperature transmitters, Control valves and positioners.
• Calibrate and verify instruments for process accuracy and safety.
• Support distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and SCADA systems.

PLC, Automation & Drives

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based control systems and automated processes.
• Aid with program modifications and diagnostics.
• Maintain and repair VFDs, soft starters, and motor controls.
• Work with industrial communication systems (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus if applicable).

Equipment Maintenance

• Disassemble, inspect, and repair: Pumps, compressors, and agitators (electrical components), Motors and M.G. sets, Bearings, brushes, and rotating equipment parts.
• Perform motor testing (megger, winding resistance, etc.).

Installation & Electrical Work

• Install and run conduit in corrosive and hazardous environments.
• Pull and terminate low, medium-voltage cables.
• Install and maintain explosion-proof and intrinsically safe systems.
• Build and modify control panels and field junction boxes.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PMs) on critical process equipment.
• Conduct predictive maintenance, including: Infrared thermography, Vibration monitoring (as applicable).
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and compliance records.

Power Distribution Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant power distribution systems.
• Safely perform switching operations for medium-voltage systems.
• Understand redundant power systems and backup generation.

Turnarounds, Shutdowns & Projects

• Participate in planned plant shutdowns (turnarounds).
• Support new installations, capital projects, and upgrades.
• Cookordination with engineers, operators, and contractors.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions.

Work Environment

• Work in harsh industrial conditions (heat, chemicals, noise).
• Use ladders, scaffolding, and MEWPs.
• Wear required PPE including FR clothing, respirators, and chemical protection when necessary.

Qualifications

• Journeyman papers or equivalent education and experience are required.

Core Competencies

• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective team collaboration with operations and engineering.
• Able to interpret P&IDs, one-lines, schematics, and loop diagrams.

Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation.
• Discretionary global bonus scheme.
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions.
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role.
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations.
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies).
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs.
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers.
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives.
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country.
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive.
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes.