Electrical Reliability Technician

U.S. Pipe • Lynchburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Pipe is seeking an Electrical Reliability Technician at its Lynchburg, Virginia location. The position provides electrical support to the maintenance department, including training and mentoring hourly craft personnel; completing and programming PLCs; and configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution, and computer systems that support the electrical and mechanical operation.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Strong experience programming and installing PLCs, software, and electrical and electronic control systems.
• 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 demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including PLC controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interpret and present technical data.
• Ability to work across departments and perform effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work in a diverse workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, be on call, work overtime, and work weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support to maintenance, including training and mentoring hourly craft personnel and programming PLCs.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution, and computer systems.
• Develop system-specific training materials and conduct formal training and field-based experiential learning.
• 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 continual 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.
• Use root-cause problem-solving techniques to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Keep current with technologies that could improve supported equipment or areas and provide input to capital project planning.
• Review preventive and predictive maintenance systems to ensure activities identify potential failure sources before failures occur.
• Develop technical documentation, 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 environment.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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