Synthomer
Electrician
US PA Jefferson Hills
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
NLPComplianceIntellectual PropertyPLCPower ElectronicsControlsCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringOSHASCADA
About the role
- Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
- Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
- The Plant Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment in a chemical processing environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair:
- Provide emergency support during plant upsets, outages, and shutdowns.
- Support distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and SCADA systems.
- PLC, Automation & Drives
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based control systems and automated processes.
- Maintain and repair VFDs, soft starters, and motor controls.
- Perform motor testing (megger, winding resistance, etc.).
Requirements
- Experience in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or refinery environments
- Strong knowledge of:
- Experience with instrumentation, process control systems, and DCS/PLC environments
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, one-lines, schematics, and loop diagrams
- Hazardous location classifications (Class I, Div 1 & 2)
- NEC and NFPA 70E
- High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Core Competencies
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Effective team collaboration with operations and engineering
- Journeyman papers or equivalent education and experience are required.
- 🌍 Global Benefits Overview
Compensation
- 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
Benefits
- 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
- 👶 Parental leave and family support - maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
- 📚 Learning & development opportunities - training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
- 💙 Wellbeing support - employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
- 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions - plans vary by country
- 🩺 Healthcare - tailored to regional locations
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