Maintenance Technologist: DOD Skillbridge Program (Veterans) at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL | Kablio

Maintenance Technologist: DOD Skillbridge Program (Veterans) at S&C Electric Company in Chicago, IL | Kablio

Company

Overview

Since 1909

Founded Year

The company has a century-long history of innovation in electrical distribution solutions.

Millions worldwide

Customers Served

Ensures safer, more reliable, and efficient power delivery to a global customer base.

Specializes in providing advanced power grid solutions for utilities, industries, and infrastructure.
Offers products and services for power reliability, automation, and smart grid technology.
Focuses on helping clients enhance their electrical infrastructure while minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
Known for pioneering work in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid.
Long history of creating breakthrough technologies to improve grid resilience and energy efficiency.
Has a global presence, providing expertise in the energy, utility, and industrial sectors.

Culture + Values

100% ESOP

Employee Ownership Since 2012

The company has been 100% employee share-owned (ESOP) since 2012, fostering a culture of ownership and teamwork.

11 Years Tenure

Average U.S. Team Member Tenure

U.S. team members have an average tenure of 11 years, which is significantly higher than the manufacturing industry average.

Top Workplace

Consistently Ranked

Ranked as a Top Workplace for six years in Chicago and four years in the USA Today Top 100.

Personal Integrity
Respect for People
Commitment to Excellence
Responsible Stewardship
Regular anonymous employee feedback, merit-based pay, awards programs, extensive career development and leadership training
Earned culture badges for Innovation, Purpose & Values, Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Compensation & Benefits

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target

Commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050.

78% reduction

GHG Emission Intensity

Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline.

81% reduction

GHG Emission Intensity

Updated figures showing an 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline, reported in November 2024.

B score

CDP Climate Change Survey

Achieved a B score in the CDP 2023 Climate Change survey, reflecting strong sustainability performance.

Three U.S. buildings LEED-certified; new 275,000 sq ft Palatine facility designed for LEED and EV charging.
Interim targets: reduce natural gas use by 30% by 2030 vs 2014; reduce SF₆ gas emissions by 89%; Scope 1 net zero roadmap shows 95% reduction by 2040–2050.
100% of global electricity for manufacturing powered by renewables since 2020.
Purchased RECs since 2012; zero Scope 2 market-based emissions since 2020.
Awarded SSCA Responsible Supply Chain Case Study Award 2024 and Landfill-Free Initiative 2023 for decarbonization and waste-management leadership.

Inclusion & Diversity

Top Ranked

Workplace Recognition

Ranked as a top workplace in the U.S. and Canada across general and manufacturing categories.

Annual tracking and reporting of DE&I progress, with global workforce goals
Recruitment through partnerships with diverse suppliers (minority‑ and woman‑owned, local, small businesses)
Country‑level recognition in Canada: Best Workplaces in Ontario, Canada’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing
Culture built on inclusive environment where team members can bring authentic selves and share unique ideas
No gender statistics publicly available

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