Electrician Technician

Johns Manville•Spartanburg, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Their products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, they serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. They are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because they are successful only when their employees and customers thrive. They are passionate, care about people, perform at a superior level, and protect others and their environments. The Electrician Technician position primarily involves in-depth knowledge of electrical and instrumentation, with secondary responsibility in mechanical. This role installs, modifies, and maintains electrical and mechanical equipment to maximize performance, reliability, and uptime while controlling costs to established guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two years of formal technical training or equivalent in electrical and instrumentation craft
Five years electrical/instrumentation experience for primary craft
Experience with writing code and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley control systems
Should be capable of entering information into computer software systems
Knowledge of SAP system
Knowledge of the operation of shop equipment

Nice To Haves

Formal training on PLCs and VFDs – Allen-Bradley preferred
2 years or equivalent training industrial millwright experience for secondary craft preferred
Rigging experience preferred

Responsibilities

Uses the SAP Computer System
Plans, orders materials and schedules
Immersed in Allen-Bradley process control systems
Writes basic PLC code
Troubleshoots PLC code and control network infrastructure
Completes activities under the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation sections
Reads and interprets electrical electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, instruments loop sheets and technical manuals
Installs and maintains complex electrical, electronic and pneumatic measurements and control systems
Troubleshoots and repairs variable speed motor drive systems
Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Reads and follows practices set forth in the National Electrical Code
Selects and uses all standard electrical/electronic and instrumentation test equipment
Troubleshoots and maintains power distribution system
Calibrates critical Spunbond process measuring equipment
Installs and fabricates instrument components
Modifies control loops, movement and replacement of instruments, and addition and deletions to the systems
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain instrumentation system and components, including control valve system
Maintains charts/log and records
Follows area housekeeping and safety rules
Operate shop and power tools in a safe and efficient manner
Actively participate and contribute to cross-functional teams
Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
Troubleshoots and repairs boiler dowtherm systems
Operate, troubleshoot and repair forklifts
Reads and understands blueprints, sketches, mechanical drawings and equipment manuals
Performs precision alignment tasks using laser systems
Able to perform basic millwright tasks