Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Omya•Sylacauga, AL

10d•$37 - $43

About The Position

The Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician assembles, installs, inspects, maintains, repairs, modifies, troubleshoots, and tests electrical and electronic systems and equipment used in industrial operations. The role supports machinery including motors, generators, motor control centers, switch gear, lighting circuits, AC and DC variable speed drives, solid-state boards, electronic process control devices, and electronic scales. The technician uses programmable logic controllers to isolate faulty equipment, performs operational and functional tests, fabricates reworks, installs parts and accessories, and verifies repairs. The position also involves calibrating equipment, obtaining parts and materials, and using a CMMS to plan and document maintenance work. The technician maintains required reports and paperwork, keeps work areas and tools safe and orderly, and communicates completed work to plant operators or a supervisor. The role includes supporting environmental health and safety by maintaining safe work practices, conducting monthly safety meetings and employee training, and following Quality System Manual procedures. The employee must be available for any shift, off-hours callouts, and overtime, including when notice is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Five years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance.
Formal training or practical experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic devices.
Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic maintenance requirements and procedures for crushing, grinding, conveying, and related machinery.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, occupational hazards, and necessary safety precautions.
Thorough knowledge of personal computers, data entry, and programmable logic controllers.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other personnel.
Ability to read, understand, and use blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, schematics, and manufacturers’ instructions, and to comprehend verbal instructions.
Ability to access all areas of the plant and perform repairs and maintenance as needed to ensure equipment performance.
Good command of the local language in both oral and written forms.
Availability to work any shift and respond to off-hours callouts and overtime, with or without notice, due to equipment failure.
Furnish hand tools typically required in the profession.

Nice To Haves

Good command of an additional language in both oral and written forms.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and test electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
Use programmable logic controllers to isolate faulty electrical and electronic equipment.
Use test instruments, test equipment, and tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, and other electrical analyzing equipment.
Perform operational and functional tests to identify equipment or instrument malfunctions; fabricate reworks and install necessary parts and accessories.
Check repaired equipment for proper operation and inform plant operators or a supervisor when work is complete.
Prepare and maintain loss reports, charts, and other required paperwork.
Keep work areas, measuring instruments, tools, electric cart, and accessories safe, clean, and orderly.
Adjust and calibrate equipment, instruments, and other devices to specifications.
Determine required parts and materials and obtain them from the warehouse supply area.
Use CMMS to plan and record inspections, tests, calibrations, and repairs.
Furnish hand tools typically required in the profession.
Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department.
Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to support a zero lost-time-injury record.
Perform work in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.