Electrician

Synthomer•Jefferson Hills, PA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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 required.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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).
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.).
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.
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.
Maintain and troubleshoot plant power distribution systems.
Safely perform switching operations for medium-voltage systems.
Understand redundant power systems and backup generation.
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 in harsh industrial conditions (heat, chemicals, noise).
Use ladders, scaffolding, and MEWPs.
Wear required PPE including FR clothing, respirators, and chemical protection when necessary.

Benefits

Competitive, market-aligned compensation
Discretionary global bonus scheme
Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
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
Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes