Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

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. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ This position is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and improvement of electrical and instrumentation systems at the Chester site. Their duties encompass ensuring safety and efficiency, troubleshooting faults, and collaborating with the technical, maintenance, and production teams. The position provides the technical expertise for other site electrical systems like HVAC, security and air compressor systems. The incumbent leads efforts for continuously improving the technical availability of the plant as well as work to reduce maintenance and energy costs through statistical review and root cause analysis. RESPONSIBILITIES Designs, develops, and maintains the site’s I&E and control systems (DCS, PLCs, HMIs, MCCs, etc.), ensuring they meet industry standards and safety regulations. Prepares and maintains repository (electronic and hard-copy) of all detailed single-line, circuit drawings/diagrams and control panel layouts. Oversees the installation of electrical and instrumentation equipment, including wiring, conduits, and control panels. Performs or oversees testing and calibration of these systems to ensure correct functionality. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues providing expert-level support for complex I&E issues working closely with site engineers, contractors and maintenance staff. Works closely with electrical utility provider (PECO) to ensure reliable power supply. Manages maintenance programs and developing predictive maintenance strategies for I&E systems including, but not limited to, collecting and analyzing data related to equipment performance, creating/modifying PM frequencies or maintenance plans, developing risked-based maintenance, MTBF, bad actor, reports. Effectively communicates technical problems taking the initiative to develop and execute a resolution plan. Contributes to process improvements by analyzing system performance and recommending changes to enhance efficiency and reliability. Ensures compliance with relevant internal, external, and national electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations such as NEC, NFPA, ASME, OT Security, etc. Remains knowledgeable in governmental subsidy/grant programs related to energy-reduction and sustainability that can be applied to replacement/upgrade projects at the site. Executes capital projects including the planning, cost estimation, and technical reviews for instrumentation, electrical and controls scopes of work. Generates purchase requisitions, approves invoices, and performs bid meetings as necessary to comply with Procurement policies. Provides or facilitates/schedules technical training to engineers and maintenance personnel on I&E topics and equipment. Serves as a mentor, at times, to new engineers REQUIREMENTS BS in Electrical Engineering, or related field 5 years of experience in a manufacturing industry in a maintenance/reliability/or I&E capacity. Knowledgeable in safety, environmental, and personnel rules and regulations particularly OSHA; willing to stop unsafe activities and behaviors Knowledgeable in electrical and energy standards (NEC, NFPA, residential/industrial electrical codes, ISO 50001); certifications are a plus Contractor management/safety experience (permits to work, managing and signing off on timesheets, etc.) Strong organizational and prioritization skills Knowledgeable in procurement workflows – PR/PO creation and releasing, invoice payment/GRs Proficiency in computer use and business software applications (e.g. LIMS, SAP, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, PowerApps) Highly developed problem solving/troubleshooting skills Ability to relate to and work with various personalities across multiple departments Prefer education, training, and/or experience with statistical methods (e.g. SPC, gage studies, etc) Prefer knowledge and or experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and other continuous improvement methodologies Prefer knowledge of cGMP’s, GLP’s, laboratory safety, and environmental compliance. 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 https://careers.evonik.com. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Wenda Cenexant [C] Company is Evonik Corporation This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees