Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Pratt Industries•Henderson, KY

About The Position

The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician installs, services, troubleshoots, and performs preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment. Equipment includes plant lighting, electrical circuits, motors, starters, motor control centers, programmable controllers, control panels, transformers, switches, transmitters, automatic valves, regulators, guide systems, distributed control systems, overhead cranes, and related equipment. The technician may perform additional duties as assigned and must be able to read orders, perform basic to intermediate math, understand technical manuals and literature, and operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes. The role requires the ability to diagnose, repair, install, and wire AC and DC electrical circuits and equipment; work with electrical distribution systems, controls, transformers, motors, breakers, switches, control valves, transmitters, conduit, and wiring; and interpret P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring diagrams. The technician needs general knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems in a mill, an understanding of pneumatic controls, basic knowledge of guiding systems, and knowledge of where to find equipment I/O for various processes. A post-secondary educational degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution is required. The position involves physical work, including handling tools, changing valves, transmitters, and small motors, climbing ladders, moving and lifting items, simple rigging, and cleaning work areas. The technician must follow plant safety requirements, use required PPE, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and attend mandatory safety meetings. The position is salaried non-exempt and qualifies for overtime above 40 hours per week. A four-shift rotating schedule includes built-in overtime. Total compensation may exceed $100,000 per year through base salary, overtime, and incentive pay. Base salary increases may be available through a skills enhancement program and annual performance reviews.

Requirements

Post-secondary educational degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution; the posting describes this as a 2- to 4-year degree.
Basic understanding of electricity and instrumentation.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and wire 120-volt and three-phase 460-volt AC circuits and 24-volt DC control circuits.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical distribution systems up to 460 volts, controls, and transformers up to 460 volts.
Ability to safely rack in and rack out 460-volt, 4160-volt, and 12.47-kV breakers.
Ability to wire single-phase, three-phase 460-volt, and three-phase 4160-volt motors according to NEC/OSHA codes and company procedures.
Ability to interpret P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring drawings and diagrams.
Ability to use and interpret a megohm meter and multimeter.
Ability to troubleshoot and install switches, and troubleshoot control valves and transmitters.
Ability to run and bend conduit and pull wire.
Basic understanding and repair capability for guiding systems; general knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems in a mill.
Understanding of pneumatic controls, including controllers, actuators, positioners, and valves.
Knowledge of where to find equipment I/O for various processes.
Ability to read orders and technical manuals, perform basic to intermediate math, prepare reports, communicate orally with plant personnel, and perform basic typing and calculator operations.
Ability to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
Manual dexterity with both hands and ability to use hand and power tools; ability to operate equipment controls and maneuver safely in crowded areas.
Ability to climb ladders and in and out of motorized equipment, frequently lift and position items, and safely lift up to 50 pounds; ability to determine when assistance is needed for heavier items.
Ability to observe electrical hazards, perform simple rigging, and follow safety requirements, PPE rules, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to physically change valves, transmitters, and small motors and perform housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, mopping, shoveling debris, and cleaning leaks and spills.
Drug screening, background checks, physical examination, and reference checks are required.
Proven learning aptitude and attendance at all mandatory safety meetings.

Nice To Haves

No preferred qualifications are explicitly identified.

Responsibilities

Install, service, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and wire 120-volt and three-phase 460-volt AC circuits and electrical equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and wire 24-volt DC control circuits.
Troubleshoot, repair, and install distribution systems up to 460 volts and controls including coils, contactors, relays, and brakes.
Install transformers up to 460 volts and safely rack in and rack out 460-volt, 4160-volt, and 12.47-kV breakers.
Interpret P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring drawings and diagrams.
Wire single-phase, three-phase 460-volt, and three-phase 4160-volt motors according to NEC/OSHA codes and company standard operating procedures.
Use and interpret a megohm meter and a multimeter for volts, amps, and ohms.
Troubleshoot and install proximity, speed, limit, pressure, and other switches.
Perform basic repairs on guiding systems and troubleshoot control valves and transmitters.
Run and bend conduit and pull wire.
Operate motorized equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
Read orders and prepare legible reports; communicate with plant personnel; perform basic calculations and compose shift logs, reports, and emails.
Follow plant and safety rules, ensure guards are in place, secure open electrical panels, disconnect abandoned wiring from power sources, use required PPE, and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Attend mandatory safety meetings and assist with lockout/tagout for maintenance and operations tasks.
Physically change valves, transmitters, and small motors; observe work areas for electrical hazards and take appropriate action.
Perform simple rigging and housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, washing up, shoveling debris, emptying garbage cans, and cleaning leaks and spills as needed.
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training and perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Short-term and long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental spouse and child life insurance
Child-bearing and parental leave
401(k) plan with company match
Paid holidays and paid vacation
Company-provided uniforms
Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement or assistance program
Healthy Lifestyles Program
Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracking Program
Income protection plans
Legal and travel assistance plans
EAP and home/auto insurance plans
Wireless, auto, and other discount plans
Mill incentive program, with a monthly maximum of 33.3% of base salary, paid quarterly
Overtime eligibility above 40 hours per week
Skills Enhancement Learning Program with three competency levels that can increase base salary
Annual performance reviews