Maintenance I&E IV

POSITION OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will be required to work on a variety of equipment in support of the entire plant. This includes maintenance repair, inspection, testing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, installing, and overhauling electrical equipment.  Working hours for the Day shift are Monday through Thursday, 0630 – 1700. Some overtime will be required and the carrying of a company provided phone may be required.  E&I Maintenance Technicians will be utilized across the site to support shutdowns, emergencies, and specific skills as determined by maintenance leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidates must demonstrate a positive attitude and show personal initiative while striving to satisfy customer needs through high quality maintenance and repair of critical plant equipment. 
• Execute assigned work safely, effectively, and with high quality in support of the daily operations and maintenance plan. 
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment by using an analytical, step by step process, standard maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.                                                     

• Use SAP to enter notification and/or create work orders, enter job history, and reserve materials. 
• If a shift craftsman, update the Priority Orders system daily with findings after working on equipment in the field. 

TEAM

• Reports to: Maintenance FLL
• Team Members: Craftsmen and Operations Coordinators

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent 
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and compliance policies. 

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as a qualified electrician. 
• Experienced E&I Maintenance Technician with knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems with the ability to effectively troubleshoot and repair these systems while working independently. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work closely with key maintenance and operations personnel in providing effective and quality results. 
• Ability to read and understand prints and drawings of various types. 
• Knowledge of fasteners, gaskets, flanges, and piping. 
• Fundamental shop math knowledge and the application of. (Manipulation of fractions, decimals, basic geometry and trigonometry.) 
• Must be proficient in the use of diagnostic instruments used to measure voltage, current, resistance, temperature, and other inputs. 

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

• NCCER Electrical - Certification Plus 
• NCCER Instrumentation - Certification Plus 

DESIRED SKILLS

• Associates Degree in electrical and or instrumentation 
• Knowledge of electrical equipment throughout the plant. 
• Knowledge of the Process Safety Management (PSM) / Management of Change (MOC) process. 
• Computer skills for effective use of the SAP maintenance program, PC web-based data entry, and other applications. 

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS.

Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.

Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.