E&I Technician

GAF • Chester, SC

36d • $48 • Onsite

About The Position

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The E/I Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting PLC, electrical, and instrumentation issues in our facility; reporting to the Maintenance Department. They will also do other duties as assigned. This position will work a day shift, 1st shift, schedule with an on-call rotation. The shift/schedule is: Monday - Friday, 7am - 2:30pm.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited technical college in electrical automation technology, electronics engineering technology or automated systems technology OR A High School Diploma/G.E.D coupled with 5 years in maintenance, with an emphasis in electrical maintenance.
• Must have the essential hand tools to perform outlined tasks.
• Must be able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible and display a demonstrated aptitude to creatively solve problems.
• Must be able to perform tasks in a safe, efficient and environment friendly manner by using proper lock out/tag out, hot work permit, confined space entry and equipment safety procedures as well as closely follow the housekeeping policy and environmental spill prevention/clean-up policies.
• Ability to follow preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Must be able to complete weekly check sheets (measured by report quality and consistency of completion) and providing status reports as needed.
• Set a positive example for other employees.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with co-workers.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to correct operational and safety problems

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly manner by using proper Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), hot work permits, and confined space entry procedures.
• Maintain strict compliance with NFPA 70E standards, including the proper use of Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining safe approach boundaries.
• Follow all safety rules and policies, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Job Safety Observation (JSO) protocols.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping is maintained and enhanced during the performance of all maintenance tasks.
• Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs (PLC, SLC, CLX).
• Work with the Controls Systems Specialist to maintain all PLC, HMI programs (Wonderware, Panel View), and VFD parameter sets.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor starter circuits, standalone VFDs, coordinated drive systems, and servos.
• Perform general and specialized plant, IT, and electrical maintenance on Ethernet networks.
• Analyze machine error messages and information from operators to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation, including both pneumatic and electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot all primary (up to 480v) and secondary electrical systems and control circuits.
• Calibrate and work with control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, actuators, and solenoids.
• Utilize computer maintenance systems (Maximo) to record daily work activities, labor hours, and research parts.
• Implement predictive and preventive maintenance procedures to optimize plant goals for safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist in the training of others to improve their knowledge of plant electrical systems

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees