Electrician Maintenance EC01-EC08, Shifts C & A (Days), RVI-Hanceville, AL (Both Plants)

Tyson•Hanceville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This technical career position at Tyson Foods performs troubleshooting and repairs and provides technical support for all phases of plant operations. The role requires proficiency across multiple skill clusters, including electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes. The employee must work effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations. The position is based at RVI in Hanceville, Alabama, and covers both plants. Shift C runs Sunday through Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Shift A runs Thursday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schedules rotate every eight weeks. The role requires a minimum of one to five trips per year outside the assigned location. The work environment is usually loud and frequently includes wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, outside weather, electrical-shock risk, and vibration. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat occurs occasionally. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job's physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least one year of industrial maintenance or electrical experience.
Competency with Windows-based software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word; strong document organization skills; ability to use document templates and create simple queries.
Must be proficient or become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated skills in AC/DC circuits and industrial electrical systems.
Experience with electrical safety and lockout/tagout processes and procedures.
Knowledge of the theory and application of electronic devices, including industrial semiconductors, solid-state drives, and industrial control systems.
Experience operating PLC systems and control and data-collection instrumentation and transducers.
Working knowledge of tools and components used to maintain and repair mechanical systems, including bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Willingness to travel a minimum of one to five trips per year outside the assigned location.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in a related technical field or technique.
Basic microcomputer skills to understand the operation and interfacing characteristics of microprocessors.
PLC experience involving basic system configuration, hardware relay-equivalent instructions, timers, counters, data manipulation, data communications, advanced programming commands, interfacing, troubleshooting, application, and program development.
Demonstrated skills or training in electronic motor-drive technologies, including servo motors, encoders, tachometers, electronic and mechanical brakes and clutches, closed-loop systems, DC servo, AC variable-frequency, AC servo, and stepper systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems.
Provide technical support for all phases of plant operations.
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical controls, fluid power, and mechanical systems.
Operate and support PLC systems, control and data-collection instrumentation, and transducers.
Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems.
Use maintenance tools and components to repair mechanical systems, including bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals.
Work effectively with teams and interact productively with management and operations.