Electrician

The Plant Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment in a chemical processing environment. This role requires strict adherence to safety standards due to hazardous materials, classified areas, and critical continuous operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Strictly follow all plant safety procedures, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work permits.

• Comply with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and plant-specific safety standards.

• Work safely in hazardous (classified) locations such as Class I, II, and III environments.

• Utilize intrinsically safe equipment and understand explosion-proof installations.

Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose, isolate, and repair faults on 480V, 4160V, and 25kV, 3-phase systems.

• Troubleshoot electrical issues on process-critical equipment, minimizing downtime.

• Maintain and repair:

• Switchgear and substations

• MCCs (Motor Control Centers)

• Transformers and feeders

• Provide emergency support during plant upsets, outages, and shutdowns.

Instrumentation & Process Control

• Troubleshoot and maintain process instrumentation, including:

• Pressure, flow, level, and temperature transmitters

• Control valves and positioners

• Calibrate and verify instruments for process accuracy and safety.

• Support distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, and SCADA systems.

PLC, Automation & Drives

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based control systems and automated processes.

• Assist with program modifications and diagnostics.

• Maintain and repair VFDs, soft starters, and motor controls.

• Work with industrial communication systems (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus if applicable).

Equipment Maintenance

• Disassemble, inspect, and repair:

• Pumps, compressors, and agitators (electrical components)

• Motors and M.G. sets

• Bearings, brushes, and rotating equipment parts

• Perform motor testing (megger, winding resistance, etc.).

Installation & Electrical Work

• Install and run conduit in corrosive and hazardous environments.

• Pull and terminate low, medium-voltage cables.

• Install and maintain explosion-proof and intrinsically safe systems.

• Build and modify control panels and field junction boxes.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PMs) on critical process equipment.

• Conduct predictive maintenance, including:

• Infrared thermography

• Vibration monitoring (as applicable)

• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and compliance records.

Power Distribution Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot plant power distribution systems.

• Safely perform switching operations for medium-voltage systems.

• Understand redundant power systems and backup generation.

Turnarounds, Shutdowns & Projects

• Participate in planned plant shutdowns (turnarounds).

• Support new installations, capital projects, and upgrades.

• Coordinate with engineers, operators, and contractors.

• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions.

Work Environment

• Work in harsh industrial conditions (heat, chemicals, noise).

• Use ladders, scaffolding, and MEWPs.

• Wear required PPE including FR clothing, respirators, and chemical protection when necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or refinery environments

• Strong knowledge of:

• Hazardous location classifications (Class I, Div 1 & 2)

• NEC and NFPA 70E

• Experience with instrumentation, process control systems, and DCS/PLC environments

• High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Core Competencies

• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Effective team collaboration with operations and engineering

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, one-lines, schematics, and loop diagrams

Journeyman papers or equivalent education and experience are .