Maintenance Electrician

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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!

The Maintenance Electrician performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues and repairs production and facilities equipment to ensure overall equipment reliability, plant capacity, and cost control. This position utilizes PLC programming and instrumentation control design and troubleshooting. Position reports to the Maintenance Manager. The position requires working independently and with other plant personnel, including the assisting of outside contractors.

Here is how you will make an impact:

• Perform highly specialized duties to install and maintain production and the plant facility equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled/scheduled repairs and maintenance and preventative maintenance of equipment to maintain the production schedule and satisfy regulatory compliance
• Respond with urgency to unplanned mechanical issues affecting performance or safety
• Perform inspections and scheduled maintenance of plant machinery and equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, conveyor belts, drag chain, and motors)
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and facility equipment to ensure equipment reliability, optimum performance, and safety
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments as needed on the equipment
• Identify and order parts needed.  Effectively and consistently communicate the status of parts orders to leaders
• Develop and maintain spare parts inventory
• Train operators on job aids, work instructions and total productive maintenance procedures
• Build strong working relationships with machine operators and all production employees
• Apply experience and skills when troubleshooting PLCs automation and controls
• Safely and correctly use shop tools such as, but not limited to, hand tools, drill, grinder, and welder
• Safely operate forklift and scissor lift
• Support plant safety, health, and environmental programs
• Provide a variety of carpentry functions as required
• Complete safety work orders as assigned
• Comply with all company policies and guidelines
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Here is what you’ll need to succeed in this role: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate level degree is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years industrial maintenance experience required
• Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels of the company to achieve results
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams
• Willingness to work 40-60 hours a week, including Saturdays, as needed
• 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
• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

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.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Recruiting Agencies: Ingevity does not accept unsolicited resumes and therefore, will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.