Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Rio Tinto•Bessemer City, NC

About The Position

Reporting to the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, a diverse team, etc., you will be: Responsible for supporting safety efforts in his/her department, participates in programs and systems to promote a safety culture at the site. Responsible for installing electrical equipment, instrumentation, and related equipment using drawings and manuals supplied (PLC, DCS, MCC, Field Instruments, Control Panels, Valves, HVAC, Lighting, UPS, Transformers, Motors, Conduit, Cables). Responsible for overhauls, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs PM work on instrumentation, and electrical equipment. Responsible for keeping accurate records of work performed, time spent on jobs, and materials used. Responsible for recommending and implementing improvement ideas/methods for maintenance to lower costs and to improve equipment performance and reliability, and personnel safety. Ensures all maintenance practices are in compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations Promptly and timely comply with site’s quality system databases (CPAR, Customer Complaints, QSA, etc.). Understands, supports, and strictly adheres to site standards, policies, and procedures relevant to safety, industrial hygiene, security/CTPAT requirements, and environmental.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one-year related experience; or 3 or more years of E&I process manufacturing experience with trade school diploma/certification desired.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic working knowledge of the Materials Management and Production Planning modules in SAP as well as Excel and Word Processing software (Microsoft Office, including Access).

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting safety efforts in his/her department, participates in programs and systems to promote a safety culture at the site.
Responsible for installing electrical equipment, instrumentation, and related equipment using drawings and manuals supplied (PLC, DCS, MCC, Field Instruments, Control Panels, Valves, HVAC, Lighting, UPS, Transformers, Motors, Conduit, Cables).
Responsible for overhauls, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs PM work on instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
Responsible for keeping accurate records of work performed, time spent on jobs, and materials used.
Responsible for recommending and implementing improvement ideas/methods for maintenance to lower costs and to improve equipment performance and reliability, and personnel safety.
Ensures all maintenance practices are in compliance with State and Federal environmental regulations
Promptly and timely comply with site’s quality system databases (CPAR, Customer Complaints, QSA, etc.).
Understands, supports, and strictly adheres to site standards, policies, and procedures relevant to safety, industrial hygiene, security/CTPAT requirements, and environmental.

Benefits

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.