Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
Ingevity · North Charleston, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Ingevity (chemicals) in North Charleston, SC. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all types of electrical and instrumentation devices, equipment, and systems (including but not limited to: conduit, cabling, wiring, lighting, power, motors, power distribution equipment, high voltage systems, pneumatic.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
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How this role compares
Against 43 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- ✓ PLC 32%
- Welding 25%
- Tooling 23%
- EHS / safety 23%
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Ingevity
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This plant: Ingevity in North Charleston
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Manufacturing Operations
Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.
At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.
Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.
Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!
Starting Wage Rate: $41.68/hour; possible sign-on bonus
How you will impact Ingevity
- •Install, calibrate, maintain and repair all types of electrical and instrumentation devices, equipment and systems throughout the facility. (Including low voltage to 13.8KV systems)
- •Refer to, read, and understand electrical and instrumentation manuals, prints, and drawings.
- •Understand and demonstrate arc flash safety standards as outlined in NFPA 70E.
- •Apply principles of mathematics, physics, AC/DC theory, electronics, pneumatics, and reliability methods in installing and maintaining electrical and instrumentation components and systems
- •Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all types of electrical and instrumentation devices, equipment, and systems (including but not limited to: conduit, cabling, wiring, lighting, power, motors, power distribution equipment, high voltage systems, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems, PLC/DCS systems, flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, valves, and positioners)
- •Cooperate with other crafts to increase flexibility and efficiency by independently performing such tasks as replacement of small motors, small piping component electronics and instrumentation devices and similar tasks, as agreed with affected parties
- •Independently access bill of materials, locate and checkout parts from Storeroom.
- •Other duties as assigned
- •Operate lifts and other equipment as needed
- •Check email at least once a shift
- •Train other I/E Technicians and perform maintenance on various machines throughout the facility
- •Complete all necessary paperwork
- •Follows safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
- •Practices the IngeviWay
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to succeed
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •5 years of Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance experience or formal training from a technical school or institution in the Instrumentation and Electrical field preferred
- •Must be able to work shift work and overtime as required
- •Able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management
- •Able to work autonomously
- •Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
- •Ability to stand and work for up to 16 hours a day
- •Able to lift heavy items on a regular basis
- •Able to climb stairs and ladders
- •Preform work in an outdoor facility
- •Must be able to work in an industrial chemical manufacturing environment
- •Will need to be observant in working around large items and moving vehicles
- •Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment
- •This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US.
Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.
Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.