Electrical Technician

J.D. Irving, Limited•Jamestown, ND

11d•Onsite

About The Position

In a timely and professional manner to perform all aspects of maintenance, preventative maintenance, monitor, troubleshoot and repair of all electrical elements in the facility ensuring safety, communication and efficiency. Ensures that all OSHA regulations are being met. Safeguard both employees and customers by maintaining the highest level of safety and sanitation. Proactively communicate with all departments in professional manner to fulfill company objectives. Create and lead a positive, safe, productive & professional atmosphere.

Requirements

Associates Degree or Certification in Electrical or Journeyman Status
1 year experience
Must be able to work at heights and in a dusty/hot environment
Excellent team and communication skills
Safety-conscious, quality-conscious and self-managing
Organizing and problem solving skills
Ability and willingness to learn and grow
Results-oriented; accept accountability for self and team
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple changing priorities
Excellent attendance and safety records
Solid work history
Familiarity with computers and system interface software
Electrical power distribution
PLC's
AC & DC drives (stand alone and distributed)
DCS - distributed control systems
Motion control systems
Motor control systems
Control and communications networks

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Industrial instrumentation (not mandatory but a plus)
Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems (not mandatory but a plus)
Robotics (not mandatory, but a plus)

Responsibilities

Respond to process line or emergency calls to efficiently analyze, evaluate and direct repair of the electrical systems so that maximum safety and efficiency of the system is maintained.
Perform lock out tag out procedures as required.
Keep accurate documentation.
Perform all equipment preventive maintenance as required by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and preventive maintenance as determined by management.
Proactively perform the electrical maintenance to ensure its optimum performance.
Maintain and organize equipment documentation parts lists, drawings, schematics, PLC programs, repair manuals and maintenance history.
Inspect, repair, and maintain electro-mechanical production machinery.
Troubleshoot and diagnose PLCs, control circuits, instrumentation, sensors, drives, industrial motors (AC/DC), VFDs and transformers.
Must understand of all aspects of the Sorters, Case packers, ADR’s, Baggers, Palletizer and Wrapper.
Assist outside contractors as needed.
Install new or revised equipment or devices.
Forecast any probable future issues that may cause downtime.
Train new employees as required.
Participate in Six Sigma projects and carry out new innovative ways pertaining to maintenance to help reduce downtime, cost and waste.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Attend and participate in meetings, training and continuing education programs internally or externally as deemed appropriate by management.
Notify the Lead Electrical Technician, Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Engineering Manager of daily performance and/or issues.