Electrical Technician - 3rd Shift

Columbia Forest Products•Mellen, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CFP is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team. This role requires a hands-on professional with expertise in electrical controls, Power distribution up to 480V and automated systems. The candidate must be willing to spend time learning as new systems and technologies become available. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude. In this position the plant electricians and millwrights will look to you as a resource in assisting them when solving complex electrical and mechanical failures. You will be using your skills with PLC’s and automated systems as a diagnostic tool for aiding the maintenance teams' mission to keep the plant up and running as safely and efficiently as possible.

Requirements

Minimum combination of 5 years combined experience and school required.
Journeyman Electricians license required.
Masters License or ability to acquire masters license within 1 year of hire required.
High level of expertise using Rockwell software including RS Logix 5000, Studio, RS linx and RS Logix 500.
High level of expertise in design and maintenance of electrical power systems supplying up to 480v.
High level of expertise in the installation and Maintenance of VFD and Servo drives.
Ability to use electrical design software to document new system designs.
Maintain a positive attitude under high stress situations.
Use electrical safety methods to keep yourself and others safe.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in electrical automation field is preferred.
Equivalent practical field experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems, repairing failures as they arise.
Maintain electrical equipment in good working order.
Provide root cause analysis of system failures to prevent reoccurrences.
Use electrical test equipment to monitor and analyze systems during normal operation for preventive maintenance.
Use PLCs to monitor systems and diagnose electrical problems.
Replace and update failing PLC components.
Update PLC systems as equipment reaches end of service.
Install and program new PLC equipment for production purposes.
Use electrical design software to design electrical systems prior to building them.
Modify blueprints as modifications are made.
Build electrical panels to suit production needs.
Understand Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems and their operations to diagnose electrical failures.
Understand mechanical design and its effect on electrical systems operation.
Use electrical systems to safely and effectively control numerous forms of energy.
Maintain and routinely test electrical safety controls on equipment.
Make appropriate repairs and/or replace non-compliant systems.
Provide electrical safety devices and systems to reduce employee exposure to new risks.
Replace and reprogram servo and VFD drives as they fail or age out.
Use software to monitor and troubleshoot intermittent issues in VFD drives.
Replace systems nearing end of life due to runtime as part of preventive maintenance.
Maintain the plant network and the PLC network.
Repair or replace network system components under the direction of the IT department.
Install network cables as directed by IT or for equipment connection to the PLC network.
Manage the PLC network entirely.
Safely power all equipment required by production.
Design conduit runs, cabling designs, and terminations.
Manage electrical crews in the installation of systems.
Provide advanced training to electrical personnel in electrical systems design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Identify training opportunities through third-party vendors.
Maintain a high level of knowledge around new technologies and research their utilization.
Work in a team environment.