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Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Perstorp Polyols, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

Perstorp Polyols, Inc., located in Toledo, Ohio, is an established International Chemical Manufacturing Facility, and we are looking for additional talent to join us!

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

Job Type : Full time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule : Day Shift (40 hours per week), 7AM-3PM

The position primarily involves working straight days, with occasional shift work, turnarounds, call outs, and mandatory overtime. The role includes installing, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, and troubleshooting plant electrical systems and process control instrumentation. Technicians work throughout the facility, both indoors and outdoors, often exposed to weather elements, heat, dust, noise, and vibration. The site involves hazardous materials under pressure and elevated temperatures and may require working at heights on vessels and towers or in confined spaces.

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
  • Competitive Compensation Package : Great Pay with Company Bonus Program!
  • Full Benefits from Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance Fully Paid!
  • Short-Term / Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance!
  • Vacation, PTO, Company Paid Holidays!
  • 401K Match with Immediate Vesting!
  • Retirement Pension Plan Fully Paid!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)!

Here Is How You Will Make an Impact :

  • Responsible for the root cause analysis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical and instrumentation systems supporting production and control equipment, facilities, buildings, and grounds in our manufacturing environment.
  • Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and components, including low voltage (120V – 480V) systems (e.g., MCCs, Switchgear, Disconnects, distribution panels, drives, transformers, motors) conduit installation and cable pulling, lighting, intrinsically safe, and explosion-proof electrical practices.
  • Installing, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of Instrumentation (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, flow, vibration, transmitters), Automation Equipment (prox. switches, limits, photo eyes, pneumatic solenoids), Programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS), Standalone human machine interface (HMI) and HMI workstations, Modbus networks, Control Valves / Actuators, Fire and gas detection systems, Flow computers, Gas analyzers.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot ESD and safety interlock systems (SIS), including tubing.
  • Lead by example and ensure adherence to all site safety standards.
  • Here Is What You’ll Need to Succeed in This Role :

  • 7 years of Journeyman level electrical and instrumentation experience in an industrial, chemical, or manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Associates of Science, Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Accomplishment from an accredited / approved program in the following fields : Electrical and Instrumentation. High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and instrument control systems. Capable of calibrating pneumatic, electronic, and digital instrumentation. Experienced in industrial automation systems.
  • Basic understanding of computer networking and process technology. Familiar with NEC, ISA, and federal, state, and local regulations for the repair, service, and installation of industrial electrical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, Signal Flow Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Panel Drawings, One-Line Drawings, Loop Sheets, and Wire Lists. Skilled in understanding technical publications, manuals, and schematics for equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Basic mechanical skills and proficiency with common hand tools. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. 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 U.S.

    Disclaimer : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Perstorp Polyols, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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