Technician, I&E II

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a strong commitment to personal safety, environmental awareness, and compliance with company safety procedures and regulations.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair pneumatic, electronic, analog, and digital process control instrumentation and analytical equipment.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on low-voltage electrical systems up to 480VAC, including motor controls, control valves, and electrical distribution systems.
• Read and interpret SWDs, P&IDs, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and ladder logic to diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Complete repair history, calibration records, modifications, and work order documentation accurately within the CMMS system and related software.
• Conduct installation, calibration, testing, and minor field design work for electrical and instrumentation systems, including conduit and tubing installation.
• Support plant operations through preventive maintenance, functional testing, factory acceptance testing, and communication of abnormal operating conditions.
• Provide technical assistance and safety oversight for contractors while ensuring compliance with site procedures and standards.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• NCCER Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an I&E Technician in a chemical plant, refinery, or similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with DCS and SIS systems preferred, along with strong knowledge of electrical systems, motors, and instrumentation equipment.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and safe electrical work practices in industrial environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and apply strategic problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with I&E hand tools, meters, calibration equipment, and interpreting P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong organizational, planning, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and participate in on-call rotations as needed to support plant operations.
• Capable of performing physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders/heights, working in confined spaces, wearing respiratory protection, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. 

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

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