Electrical Reliability Technician

U.S. Pipe 2024 • Lynchburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Pipe is seeking an Electrical Reliability Technician for its Lynchburg, Virginia location. The position provides electrical and technical support to the maintenance department, including training and mentoring hourly craft personnel; completing and programming PLCs; and assisting with the configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution, and computer systems that support plant operations.

The technician helps implement maintenance strategies that promote cost-effective asset management, long-term equipment viability, and continuous improvement. The role supports planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions, maintains and documents computer and network systems, and contributes to equipment improvements and capital project planning. It also develops training materials, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures, and assists with production systems hardware and software installations, upgrades, repairs, and modifications.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, be on call, work overtime, and work weekends.
• Strong experience with PLC, software, and electrical and electronic control systems programming and installation.
• At least three years of manufacturing experience; foundry or related industry experience is preferred.
• At least three years of project or plant engineering experience; foundry or heavy metals industry experience is preferred.
• Computer proficiency and ability to use common software programs.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment, with proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including PLC controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret and present technical data.
• Ability to work across departmental lines and contribute effectively in a cross-functional team culture.
• Ability to work in a diverse workforce and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in the field.
• Manufacturing experience in the foundry or a related industry.
• Project or plant engineering experience in the foundry or heavy metals industry.
• Previous SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support to the maintenance department, including training and mentoring hourly craft personnel.
• Complete and program PLCs and assist with configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution, and computer systems.
• Develop system-specific training materials and deliver formal training and experiential learning in the field.
• Manage electrical work orders, electrical maintenance jobs, and contractors.
• Install and configure electronic, electrical distribution, and computer systems.
• Implement the maintenance strategic plan to support cost-effective asset management, long-term equipment viability, and ongoing improvement of maintenance systems and the organization.
• Provide technical assistance to craftspeople and engineers during planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions.
• Maintain, support, and document computer and network hardware, software applications, and operating systems.
• Troubleshoot electronics, electronic equipment controls, electrical distribution systems, and computer hardware and software.
• Repair or replace defective computer components and network devices as needed.
• Apply root-cause problem-solving techniques to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Monitor technologies that may improve supported equipment or areas and provide input to capital project planning.
• Review preventive and predictive maintenance systems to ensure activities can identify potential failure sources before failures occur.
• Develop technical documentation for processes and procedures, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and energy isolation checklists.
• Assist the IT Plant System Specialist with installation, upgrading, and general maintenance of production systems hardware and software.
• Work on major repair jobs, new installation jobs, and modifications to plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to employees and their families.
• Team-oriented collaborative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities with an industry leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree