
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
Evonik · Chester, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Evonik (chemicals) in Chester, PA. Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications.
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP, PLC
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How this role compares
Against 66 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- Welding 36%
- ✓ PLC 34%
- Tooling 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Evonik
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications.
- ◆Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy. Locate defective components using test equipment such as pressure gauges, manometers, potentiometers, signal generators, pulse counters, oscilloscopes, HART communicators, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.
- ◆Install power supply and signal wiring and cables, cable tray, and conduit for newly installed machines, electrical equipment, instrumentation, distributive control systems, signal interface cabinets, and telephone systems.
- ◆Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical/electronic test equipment.
- ◆Replace faulty electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines, electrical equipment, and instrumentation.
- ◆Develop and maintain inventory of all repair and replacement spare parts and material for routine installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation.
- ◆Acquire and retain electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills and knowledge. Participate in on and off site vendor or technical training.
- ◆Acquire basic knowledge of processes involved in the production units.
- ◆Function effectively in a High Performance Work Team environment.
- ◆Ability to interact in a productive manner in a team environment.
- ◆Install, troubleshoot and maintain DCS and PLC logic systems.
- ◆Develop and modify PLC code utilizing PC based configuration software.
- ◆Analyze plant operations through the DCS system and make configuration and program changes to modify operations and interface new plant equipment, within MOC guidelines.
Requirements
- ✓High School Diploma required.
- ✓Minimum of five years instrument and electrical maintenance experience in an industrial environment highly preferred
- ✓Satisfactory completion of an accredited formal training program in Process Instrumentation and Control and Electronics.
- ✓Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality Systems training (ISO9000/14001), GMP, and Responsible Care Training.
- ✓A licensed electrician is preferred, but not required.
- ✓Must have experience beyond residential or commercial work. Manufacturing or chemical plant I&E experience is required.
- ✓Candidates must be willing to participate in a weekend call rotation and be available for urgent call ins in a union environment.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html .
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
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What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Receive and follow instructions and directions to install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, adjust, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment. Employee is responsible for adhering to GMP and food safety procedures and controls within the boundaries of their job function at the Chester site.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager
Wenda Cenexant [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation
