Maintenance Electrician I

Covestro•South Deerfield, MA

2d•$42

About The Position

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer The Shift Maintenance Electrician is responsible for supporting and promoting all company goals including an injury free work environment through safe work practices. The incumbent evaluates, diagnoses, analyzes, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical (& mechanical) functions of the extrusion process including but not limited to, all electrical equipment, instrumentation and electrical / computerized process control systems. The incumbent while also working with minimum supervision, will support the manufacturing facility and operations in a variety of troubleshooting, repairs, installation and operational tasks associated with electrical and controls equipment (& mechanical) operation and performance.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
Possess a minimum of a high school or trade school diploma
Possess a State Electricians License (State of Massachusetts preferred) with completed electrical apprenticeship program
Minimum of 1 year of industry related electrical experience or minimum of 3 years of commercial electrical experience
Experience working with 480V / 3 Phase systems
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
Should possess solid industrial mechanical skills to complement electrical skills
Be able to spot electrical equipment deficiencies, malfunctions and breakdowns, diagnose, troubleshoot and repair deficiencies
Be physically fit and able to routinely lift and carry up to 55 lbs of weight, climb stairs, lift and pull 10 lbs of weight in the overhead position, stoop and bend at the knees and waist without concerns
Be a diligent and conscientious worker, self-starter, motivated and possessing self-directive capabilities and also function well as a team member
Demonstrate leadership, initiative, accountability and responsibility for all tasks
Be able to "learn on the fly" and be open to changes in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain and repair of all related electrical equipment & electrical instrumentation in areas of responsibility
Responds to equipment breakdowns and returns to operation as expeditiously as possible to minimize equipment downtime & production losses
Interprets information from various test equipment, documentation and verbal information from operations with respect to a given problem to expedite repair of equipment
Responsible for installing, improving or modifying electrical, controls and instrumentation equipment as requested
Provides project support to electrical, instrumentation and electrical control systems projects as necessary
Interacts and works with engineering, construction services and manufacturing personnel in a team environment
Be involved in continuous improvement and reliability improvement processes
Responsible for testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance (PMs) of electrical equipment and instrumentation
Maintains accurate records of electrical systems and tests, calibrations and PM (Preventative Maintenance) performed
Improves personal knowledge of electrical systems and equipment operation in effort to improve quality and efficiency, reduce equipment downtime and minimize need for outside services
Maintaining strong safety awareness and knowledge of plant electrical processes and safety procedures
Promotes an injury-free work environment
Responds quickly to avoid and correct unsafe conditions and maintains equipment to ensure safe operations
Performs interactive safety training, and always wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Performs appropriate Lockout/Tagout Procedures for all machinery and equipment repairs including troubleshooting problems with existing and new installations
Maintains good housekeeping practices within area and participate in department safety and housekeeping activities