Electrical Technician

The Vincit Group•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Electrical Technician applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to build and install control boxes and control panels that meet design specifications. He or she also trouble shoots control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup of equipment. Lastly, the electrical technician performs initial testing on all newly designed equipment before it is shipped to a customer’s location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the electrical/electronic fields.
Ability to demonstrate high proficiency in electrical/electronic fields.
Must be able to use electrical test equipment and all wiring related tools.
Keen sense of attention to detail.
Highly safety conscious.
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Oral and written communications skills.
Basic electrical knowledge of low and high voltage.
Ability to troubleshoot, pull and label wire in panels.
Ability to bend, run and attach rigid conduit.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of PLC’s, AC and DC drives, operators interface terminals, etc.
Ability to work on own and as part of a team.
Completes special projects upon requests, and other duties may be assigned.
Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using: blueprints, manuals, manufacturer specifications, machine diagnosis, control parameters, PLC ladder diagrams and experience.
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Extensive knowledge of PLC’s, AC and DC drives, operators interface terminals, etc.
Replace back up batteries, encoders, servomotors, drives, cabling, sensors, switches, transducers, breakers, fuses, relays, contactors, etc.
Regulate equipment as necessary for the work performed.
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
Make minor repairs to equipment and support equipment.
Inspect and clean equipment.
Train entry level employees up to Level 2.
Can perform all preventative maintenance on the equipment.
Perform problem solving and troubleshooting.
Coaches and trains employees on the position and proper execution of duties.
Exhibits detailed knowledge of all equipment, machines, and duties.
Examine specifications of the customer's order using drawings, work orders, or blueprints to determine the characteristics of the finished item, materials to be used, and machine setup requirements as well as ensure product meets desired standards/ specifications.
Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes.
Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies.
Work typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor or direct "customers" of the process.
Lead field crew during installation of equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology.
4 years of prior experience manufacturing electrical panels.
Familiarity with reading, comprehending and building from design blueprints and schematics.
Ability to download and troubleshoot PLC Programs.

Responsibilities

Build and install control boxes and control panels that meet design specifications.
Troubleshoot control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup of equipment.
Perform initial testing on all newly designed equipment before it is shipped to a customer’s location.
Pull and label wire in panels.
Bend, run and attach rigid conduit.
Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using blueprints, manuals, manufacturer specifications, machine diagnosis, control parameters, PLC ladder diagrams and experience.
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Replace back up batteries, encoders, servomotors, drives, cabling, sensors, switches, transducers, breakers, fuses, relays, contactors, etc.
Regulate equipment as necessary for the work performed.
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
Make minor repairs to equipment and support equipment.
Inspect and clean equipment.
Train entry level employees up to Level 2.
Perform all preventative maintenance on the equipment.
Perform problem solving and troubleshooting.
Coach and train employees on the position and proper execution of duties.
Examine specifications of the customer's order using drawings, work orders, or blueprints to determine the characteristics of the finished item, materials to be used, and machine setup requirements as well as ensure product meets desired standards/ specifications.
Lead field crew during installation of equipment.