Electrical Technician

Owens Corning•Kearny, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Electrical Technician at the Kearny roofing plant is to install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. This role also provides maintenance repairs to industrial machinery as needed to keep a continuous manufacturing process supported. This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled and exceptionally competent maintenance person. They must be able to analyze causes of breakdowns and carry out corrective measures.

Requirements

Two (2)+ year’s experience in related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical and electronic components in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn, participate in training, and continuously expand their technical skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical and electronic systems to support safe and reliable production operations.
Lead electrical downtime troubleshooting, diagnose equipment failures, and perform repairs on industrial machinery and equipment.
Install, repair, and replace electrical components including relays, switches, motors, drives, sensors, and other control devices.
Apply knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including electrical codes, schematics, P&ID drawings, motor controls, power circuits, fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, AC/DC systems, servo drives, and variable frequency drives.
Safely perform electrical testing, motor control troubleshooting, drive troubleshooting, and control system adjustments while coordinating with technical support and contractors as needed.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, schematics, and other technical documents.
Interpret and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative and drive toward accomplishment, and consistently produce high-quality work.
Maintain compliance with all plant safety, environmental, and housekeeping requirements while promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
Work collaboratively with maintenance personnel, operations teams, and outside contractors to support plant objectives and equipment reliability.
Maintain regular attendance, comply with all plant rules and procedures, participate in required training, and perform other duties as assigned.