Electrical Technician

About the position

The position involves performing work in all areas of the plant to install and maintain electrical machinery, instrumentation, and controls. The role requires a high level of skill in electrical maintenance tasks, including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical machinery throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled electrical maintenance tasks including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical machinery, instrumentation, and controls throughout the plant.
• Install electrical equipment, motors, starters, conduit, wire, etc.
• Repair electrical tools and equipment, including power tools and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot AC (alternating current), DC (direct current), and variable frequency drives, instruments, and control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on DC motors and other electro-mechanical components.
• Recalibrate instruments, sensors, control valves, etc.
• Install and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and use it in troubleshooting.
• Document electrical systems (both hardware and software).
• Maintain files on motor equipment and preventative maintenance including drawings and schematics.
• Maintain and troubleshoot high and medium voltage equipment including MCC's, transformers, switchgear, and substations.
• Manufacture electrical control systems including panel layout, wiring, installation, etc.
• Program and maintain HMI's.
• Assist with mechanical maintenance activities.
• Maintain acceptable levels of housekeeping in electric shop areas.
• Read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions in the form of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Electrical Supervisor.
• Follow CMMS procedures to report follow-up work and work found on PM's.
• Practice safe working habits and promote safety to others.
• Complete work assignments independently or with assistance from other mechanics.
• Comply with and understand NFPA 70E.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical manufacturing experience or a combination of education and experience.