Electrician

Contract Type: Regular

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

• Install maintain and repair electrical systems in a 24/7 specialty chemical plant
• Make sure that electrical systems are safe and running efficiently
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Repair large electrical equipment, such as industrial fans, large motors, or control systems
• Install and test new equipment and systems
• Repair and or maintain older, pre-existing systems
• Read blueprints and follow diagrams of circuits and wiring
• Use many different hand and diagnostic tools in testing and repairing equipment
• Work independently or as part of a team
  
  

Requirements

• Must have served in an accredited journeymen level Electrical Apprenticeship Program with current state electrical license preferred.
• Minimum 4-years’ of experience in an Industrial related industry working with low to medium voltage equipment high voltage experience a plus.
• Must be willing to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed, including responding to after-hours calls.
• Strong work ethic, high level of integrity and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Self-starter, motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated skills using verbal and written communications; computer proficient with MS Office and other applications;
• High regard for safety and the environment;
  
  

What We Offer You

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. In accordance the collective bargaining agreement, the starting pay for this position is currently $48.80/hour and will increase to $50.75/hour as of May 10, 2025.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include:
• Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
• Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
• NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
• Aflac Benefits
• Legal Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
• Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
  
  

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!