Electrical Maintenance Technician

Minerals Technologies•Canaan, CT

12d•$35 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly. Company: Minteq, a Minerals Technologies company, is the global leader in designing and delivering advanced technological solutions for a multitude of industrial applications. From design and installation to the maintenance of customized solutions, we provide truly turnkey solutions that help our partners increase productivity, enhance yields, reduce downtime, and lower overall costs.

Requirements

Ability to read and speak English
National Electric Code knowledge
Electrical skills and industrial equipment/systems knowledge
Experience with PLCs and high voltage (480V) required
Ability to exert physical strength during the work shift as needed
Coordinate movements
Use repetitive motions
Ability to operate mobile equipment
Regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, kneel, lift, twist, push and pull throughout a work shift
Work in confined spaces
Manual and finger dexterity
Select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties
Read, write, listen, speak and understand English
Follow all instructions and other oral/written information
Visually inspect equipment/work area
Complete paperwork and other documentation accurately
Identify, analyze, troubleshoot and solve equipment/work area issues using electrical/mechanical knowledge and skills
React quickly as needed
Use judgement to determine when additional resources are needed to address issues
Communicate effectively with others
Record labor distribution information from the work shift in writing and/or on a personal computer
Be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment
Work independently and as a team with others
Use, monitor and adjust equipment and related processes
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems effectively
Read wiring schematics/diagrams
Run pipe and wire to new and existing systems
Remove and install electric drive components
Ability to acquire and use mechanical skill/knowledge such as welding, use of pipe threading machines, bandsaws, hand tools and drills.
Being under general supervision, the employee is expected to be self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and complete required work without prompting from the supervisor.
Adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments
Perform multiple tasks at once
High level of integrity, dependability and self control to maintain composure and focus
Learn and memorize procedures
Prioritize work
Manage time effectively and efficiently
Meet established deadlines
Display a cooperative attitude
Read, understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies/procedures
Attend/use all required training
High school diploma or equivalent required
Three to five years experience in an industrial environment is required
Knowledge of equipment including but not limited to PLC's, variable speed drives, dc drives, motors, controls, generators, induction heating equipment, fire alarms, and high voltage (480V)
Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished, including overtime, holidays and weekends, as necessary.
Call-ins may occur as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computers is preferred.
Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others
Infrequently lift up to 50 pounds is preferred.
Formal trade training preferred.
A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade equipment when required and provide preventive maintenance for the electrical components, processes, equipment, facilities and infrastructure within the facility.
Work on the sites' main electrical distribution and infrastructure.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, electrical schematics/diagrams to perform required maintenance and service.
Draw, upgrade, and update electrical schematics as necessary.
Perform electrical skills to inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems for plant equipment.
Install and/or remove electric drive components as needed.
Run pipe and wire to new and existing systems as needed.
Provide scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment/systems issues.
Communicate with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding electrical issues as needed.
Record pertinent labor information from work shift.
Assist mechanical staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.