Plant Electrical Reliability Technician -- Process Chemicals

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Electrical Reliability Technician — Process Chemicals

Location: Hammond, IN

Is this you?

• Do you navigate 480V systems, VFDs , and control panels with confidence?
• Can you read schematics like a second language and zero in on faulty sensors or relays fast?
• Are you comfortable verifying PLC inputs/outputs without having to write code?
• Do you appreciate a clean, safety-first culture—especially in a chemical manufacturing setting?

If yes, you could be the experienced technician who helps us keep production safe, stable, and efficient.

When you’ll work

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Overtime is available based on production needs.

What the job focuses on

Roughly 75–80% of your time is dedicated to electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. The remainder supports mechanical repairs and equipment adjustments.

Your impact

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to cut downtime.
• Service 120V, 240V, 480V electrical systems.
• Repair/replace AC/DC motors, motor starters, controls, overloads, relays, contactors, transformers, disconnects, and control panels.
• Diagnose and correct VFD and motor control issues.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment by confirming I/O and sensor functionality ( programming not required ).
• Install and repair sensors, switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, wiring, and electrical devices.
• Execute preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce unplanned stops.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teammates to resolve issues quickly.

Mechanical help you’ll provide

• Bearings, belts, chains, rollers
• Gearboxes and pumps
• Conveyors
• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic components
• Equipment adjustments and alignments

Where you’ll apply your skills

• Conveyors, mixers, pumps
• Industrial motors and gearboxes
• Electrical control panels and safety circuits
• PLC-controlled production equipment
• VFDs , motor starters, relays, contactors
• Electrical distribution equipment
• Sensors, photo eyes, proximity devices

Safety and work environment

Our chemical manufacturing facility prioritizes safety above all else. We provide the required PPE and enforce strict safety procedures. The site manufactures lead-based specialty products and maintains a safe environment through engineering controls and PPE.

PPE you’ll use:

• Safety glasses
• Steel-toe boots
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
• Respirator (required in designated production areas)

Background that fits

• Industrial electrical maintenance in manufacturing
• Experience with 480V systems
• Motors and motor controls expertise
• Hands-on work with VFDs
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability
• Fluent in reading electrical schematics
• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment
• Preventive maintenance discipline
• Mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial setting

Enjoy solving complex electrical problems in a collaborative team? Looking for a long-term role with a stable company that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement? Let’s talk.