Metals & Additives

Electrician-3rd Shift

Brazil, IN, USPosted 4 months ago

Job Description

The Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and control systems within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role places a strong emphasis on PLC-controlled equipment, HMI systems, and 480V power distribution. The electrician will support continuous operations during third shift, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and minimal downtime.

#### Key Responsibilities

Electrical Systems (480V and Below)

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair 480V, 277V, 240V, and 120V electrical systems.
  • Diagnose and repair motors, motor starters, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, breakers, and control panels.
  • Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and verify zeroenergy states.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, singleline diagrams, and panel layouts.

#### PLC & Control Systems

  • Troubleshoot PLCcontrolled equipment (inputs/outputs, power supplies, communications).
  • Identify faults in control logic and work with engineering or controls personnel to resolve issues.
  • Familiarity with platforms such as AllenBradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500) or Siemens preferred.

#### Plant Operations & Safety

  • Support chemical processing equipment including pumps, mixers, conveyors, reactors, and packaging systems.
  • Respond to electrical breakdowns and emergency calls during third shift.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and sitespecific safety standards.
  • Work safely in classified or hazardous areas (as applicable).
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift reports.

#### Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical and control systems.
  • Identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.

#### Required Qualifications

  • Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification
  • 5+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical or process industry preferred).
  • High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics.
  • Proficient with electrical testing equipment (multimeter, megger, clamp meter).
  • Willingness to work third shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

#### Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in chemical manufacturing or hazardous environments.
  • Knowledge of VFD programming and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, Profibus).
  • NFPA 70E or arc flash training.
  • Basic understanding of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
  • Assist with HMI screen navigation, alarm recognition, and basic configuration changes
  • Diagnose communication issues between HMI, PLCs, and field devices.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals.
  • Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces.
  • Capable of lifting to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to wear required PPE, including arc flash gear and respirators if necessary.

#### Core Competencies

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
  • Attention to detail and commitment to safety
  • Effective communication with operators, supervisors, and engineering teams

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