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Electrical Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing
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Chlorum EHS
Eddyville, IA (In Person)
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Electrical Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing- Job Description The Electrical Specialist is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical systems and equipment within a chemical manufacturing facility. This role supports plant operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, controls, motors, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, and production equipment.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on plant electrical equipment.
- Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Diagnose electrical failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and company safety standards.
- Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to support production goals.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Participate in emergency response and on-call maintenance support as required. Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably within chemical, manufacturing, or processing environments.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Experience
- Experience in chemical, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
- Familiarity with automation systems and process controls.
- Knowledge of hazardous environments and intrinsically safe systems.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, overtime, and plant shutdowns as needed. Preferred/Required Experience
- Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent industrial electrical certification preferred
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification preferred
NFPA 70E
Electrical Safety Certification preferred- PLC programming/troubleshooting certifications (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) preferred
- Industrial Electrical Maintenance Certification preferred
- Arc Flash Safety Training certification preferred
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training required
- Hazardous Location or intrinsically safe systems training preferred
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred
- Valid driver's license required Chemical Industry Specific Experience
- Experience working in hazardous or explosive environments
- Understanding of NEC hazardous location classifications
- Experience with instrumentation and process controls
- Knowledge of PSM (Process Safety Management) environments preferred Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in industrial environments including exposure to heat, noise, and varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to wear required PPE and work safely in a production environment. Work Environment This position operates within a chemical manufacturing facility and may require working around industrial machinery, chemicals, and rotating equipment while following all company safety procedures. Culture & Expectations At Chlorum, we are building a results-oriented culture based on:
- Collaboration to achieve common goals
- Truth-seeking through data-driven, transparent decision-making
- Operational excellence with efficient, safe, customer-focused operations
- Continuous improvement and accountability for results