Electrical Maintenance Technician Job
Arkema · Pasadena, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Arkema (chemicals) in Pasadena, TX. Provide a high-level overview of the role, level, and scope of responsibilities.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, ISO 9001
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 239 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 4+)
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Welding 36%
- PLC 29%
- ✓ Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary (include Context and Environment)
Provide a high-level overview of the role, level, and scope of responsibilities. The summary should provide a basic understanding of the role that includes 1) “why the job exists?” 2) level, scope of role: geography, revenue, volume, number of sites where applicable and team size, 3) % of travel anticipated.
- ◆* May include Confidential information (not to be shared on job postings) **
This position is in the Maintenance Department and reports directly to the IE & A Maintenance Manager
The Electrical Team Lead will supervise and assist the in-house and contractor I/E Technicians and interface with the appropriate manufacturing groups to ensure the highest level of safety, productivity, work quality and reliability for all maintenance and project related work at Arkema CLAK.
responsibilities
of the job (usually 4 to 6). Using a short phrase name or list each activity; estimate the percentage of time spent on each one. Then describe each activity in detail, and how it is done. Use increments of 10% and higher.
- ◆Lead the daily activities of the Electrical Technicians; ensure all maintenance duties and PMs are completed timely, accurately and in accordance with all defined policies and procedures. When prompted, take guidance from Instrument team lead to support the instrument maintenance on site. - 20%
- ◆Oversee and perform troubleshooting, repairs, calibration, and new installation tasks for electrical related work assigned according to daily/weekly maintenance schedule. - 15%
- ◆As a working team lead, perform the day-to-day duties and
responsibilities
of an instrument & electrical maintenance technician as necessary to ensure optimum staffing. - 15%
- ◆Ensure functional testing is completed on all equipment as needed. Perform preinstallation check ins on control valves. Support outside contractors to perform on site repairs and installations. Work to develop necessary test procedures for safety and process critical equipment. - 15%
- ◆Establish effective preventative and predictive monitoring and maintenance techniques to identify and define abnormal operating conditions. Shall maintain documentation for all failed calibrations and actions taken to correct issues. - 10%
- ◆Assist with development of electrical technicians, including training, progression plans, provides contractor oversight. - 15%
Other Duties as Assigned (10%)
- ◆Ensure repair reports are properly documented and filed in the appropriate location.
- ◆Interface with the reliability department as necessary to support improvement items.
- ◆Attend meetings (safety, maintenance planning, reliability, contractor management, and production).
- ◆Provide weekly updates on jobs lasting more than one week.
- ◆Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis and Incident Investigations.
- ◆Evaluate instrument problems when they arise and find effective solutions.
- ◆Attend monthly meetings with the operations and I/E groups to discuss job priority.
requirements
- ✓Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
- ✓Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents
- ✓Understands and Supports the Clear Lake Facility Acrylic Monomers HSE2Q Commitment
- ✓For physical demands please refer to the job demand form for this position
Min Years of Experience
Minimum 8+ years field maintenance experience with high voltage distribution equipment.
Education and area of focus
- ✓High school diploma
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Context & environment
The duties of this position are conducted with the following considerations:
- •Changing production requirements- quality, quantity, customer needs and logistics
- •Equipment capabilities
- •Maintenance workforce availability and capabilities
- •Follow and adhere to the maintenance work process and repair procedures
- •Must adhere to the Arkema Electrical Safe Work Practices Policy and Guidelines for the CLO site
- •Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, holidays and after hour
- •Perform elevated work on scaffolding and aerial lifts (JLG, scissor lifts)
- •Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal
Certifications/Trainings
- •Instrument/Electrical technical degree / Certifications preferred.
Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- •Computer skills required.
- •Familiarization with NEC and NFPA 70E
- •Knowledgeable in all types of industrial instrumentation and process control loop systems.
- •Knowledgeable of field measurement instrumentation, including their application, design, communication protocols, wiring methods, calibration, and repair.
- •Knowledgeable on control valves, their application, and how to perform valve testing to ensure reliable performance to maintain safe and efficient production.
- •Knowledgeable in motor protection relays, maintenance on high voltage transformers, busses, and switches.
- •Knowledgeable on high voltage distribution equipment, over.
- •Demonstrated learning and development skills.
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- •Advanced knowledge of breakers, high voltage isolation, transformers, and motors.
- •Skilled in interpreting electrical diagrams/schematics and loop drawings.
- •Skilled in electrical terminologies and maintenance processes. Good written and oral communication skills to interface with operations and maintenance personnel.
- •Ability to follow maintenance procedures for equipment.
- •Ability to read, understand and utilize equipment drawings and P&ID's.
- •Works well in teams.
- •HSEQ
include but are not restricted to the following
- •Responsible for following all AIMS HESQ policies & practices (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001)