Instrumentational Electrician

Job Summary

This position emphasizes both instrumentation and electrical work. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing/replacing automated valves and field instrumentation, as well as the maintenance and troubleshooting of process control systems and equipment. Electrical work involves installing, maintaining, and repairing/replacing electrical wire, conduit, switches, motor control centers, and breakers, among other equipment.

Dimensions

• The Hammond Indiana facility comprises five manufacturing lines: HiTEC, HiTemp, Sulfurization, Functional Additives, and Blends.
• The facility adheres to ISO 9001 and RCMS guidelines and complies with OSHA/EPA regulatory protocols and Title V operations.
• The Hammond plant manufactures approximately 80MM pounds and $75-100M of specialty chemicals annually.
• The facility is unionized and represented by the United Steel Workers Union.

Job Requirements

• High school or GED equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or related industry.
• Knowledgeable in the installation and repair of various types of process control and instrumentation.
• Able to read and follow system blueprints and P&ID drawings.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with CMMS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.

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

• 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.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using CMMS (e.g., Aptean).
• Able to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify and correct errors.
• Team-oriented.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Receive daily assignments from the Maintenance Manager and other members of the management team.
• Able to work extended hours, weekends as needed, to manage and direct projects, handle unexpected operational/equipment failures, and scheduled operation shutdowns.
• Physical activities requiring 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Tuition assistance.
• 401(k) employee savings plan through Fidelity – eligible to start contributing in the first month after three months of service.
• 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 three months of service.
• 12 paid holidays.