Electrical Maintenance Technician

Omya•Sylacauga, AL

12d•$37 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the electrical and electronic maintenance and technical support of plant machinery. This includes assembling, installing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, modifying, troubleshooting, and testing various electrical and electronic systems and equipment. The role requires the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and various test instruments to diagnose and fix equipment malfunctions. The technician will also be responsible for performing operational tests, fabricating parts, ensuring proper equipment operation after repairs, and maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities. Additionally, the position involves adjusting and calibrating equipment, managing parts and materials, utilizing a CMMS for record-keeping, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The technician must also conduct safety meetings and training to ensure a zero lost-time injury record and adhere to Quality System Manual procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education
5 years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance.
Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of electronic devices.
Thorough knowledge of the electrical/electronic maintenance requirements and procedures for crushing, grinding, conveying, and related machinery.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions typically involved in the profession.
Thorough knowledge of personal computers and data entry as well as programmable logic controllers.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other personnel.
Ability to read, understand and use blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, schematics, manufacturer's instructions as well as comprehend verbal instructions.
Ability to access all areas of the plant and perform repairs and maintenance as required to ensure peak performance of the equipment.
Good command of both oral and written local language.
Furnish own hand tools typically required in the profession.

Nice To Haves

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and test electrical and electronic systems and equipment such as motors, generators, motor control centers, switch gear, lighting circuits, A. C. and D. C. variable speed drives, solid state boards, electronic process control devices and electronic scales.
Use programmable logic controller(s) to isolate faulty electrical/electronic equipment.
Use necessary test instruments, test equipment and tools such as voltmeters, ampere meters, and other electrical analyzing equipment.
Perform operational and functional tests to determine equipment or instrument malfunctions; fabricate reworks and install necessary parts and accessories.
Check work to ensure proper operation upon completion of equipment repair and inform plant operators or supervisor of work completion.
Prepare and maintain loss reports, charts and other paperwork incidental to duties.
Keep work areas, measuring instruments, tools, electric cart and accessories in a safe, clean and orderly condition at all times.
Adjust and calibrate equipment, instruments and other devices to specifications.
Determine types of parts and materials required and obtain same from warehouse supply area.
Use CMMS to plan and record inspections, tests, calibrations, and repairs.
Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department.
Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record.
Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.