Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Clariant•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clariant is actively and urgently an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our maintenance team at the PPCAT Plant in Louisville, KY. We welcome qualified technicians with electrical and instrumentation experience who are ready to contribute immediately by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role supports critical plant operations and offers opportunities to further develop technical skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced setting. The position follows a Monday–Friday 6am-2:30pm schedule (schedule subject to change). Clariant offers competitive hourly pay aligned with experience, paid time off, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus after four months. Technicians with relevant industrial maintenance experience are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, with electrical and mechanical exposure; chemical or food manufacturing experience preferred
GED or High School diploma required
Proficient troubleshooting background on 4-20mA field devices.
Demonstrated leadership experience
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience along with EXCEL and Microsoft office.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an industrial environment
Clear communication skills and a commitment to safety and reliability

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance team day-to-day activities when the maintenance lead is unavailable, including on-call duties.
Plan, perform, and oversee electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs of systems including wiring, panels, circuits, motors, and equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to execute electrical installations and upgrades.
Upgrade and modify existing electrical systems to improve performance or meet new requirements, including transitioning obsolete drives and devices.
Troubleshoot electrical systems, instrumentation, and control devices, including Siemens PLC systems.
Collaborate with the automation and digitalization leader to resolve control and communication errors.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production equipment.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
Comply with all local regulations and Clariant safety, environmental, and operational policies.
Actively participate in risk assessments and implement corrective actions to improve plant safety.
Support technical documentation and adhere to Management of Change (MOC) processes.
Collaborate with production operators and attend daily performance meetings to support operational goals.
Complete SAMACO work orders, including Process Safety Management (PSM) and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) activities.
Maintain required job qualifications, certifications, and safety training