Jim Elder

Jim Elder has extensive experience in the electrical and instrumentation field, currently serving as an E&I Maintenance Reliability Engineer at Afton Chemical since December 2012, where responsibilities include assisting the E&I maintenance group with technical issues and enhancing long-term effectiveness. Previous roles at Afton Chemical include E&I Area Maintenance Supervisor and Sr. Electrical and Instrument Designer, where Jim coordinated resources for major and minor capital projects. Prior experience includes owning Elder Electric, Inc., focusing on residential and commercial electrical construction, and positions at Solutia Inc. and Monsanto as an Electrical and Instrument Designer. Jim holds two Associate degrees from Belleville Area College in Electronics and Instrumentation Technologies, and Drafting Technologies.