Maintenance Electrician

BlueScope•Memphis, TN

About The Position

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. ROLE OUTLINE The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative electrical repairs to plant equipment and infrastructure. The Maintenance Electrician responds to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an unplanned electrical failure on the production line. The Maintenance Electrician assists the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Engineer with electrical design issues and the application of new process controls.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Hold a technical diploma in electrical or electronic technology; or 3+ years of experience as an Electrical Technician or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative electrical repairs to plant equipment and infrastructure.
Responds to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an unplanned electrical failure on the production line.
Responsible for understanding and troubleshooting electrical PLC drive components preferably Allen Bradley such as SLC 500, RSLogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, Control Logix, Micrologix, and PanelView Systems
Ability to safely work on 120/240/480V equipment.
Understanding of and ability to work with Temp/P.I.D. Controls
Responsible for utilizing the work order system both in entering work orders and in completing work orders as directed by either the Maintenance Supervisor or the Maintenance Planner.
Responsible for the safe and prudent use of company equipment and tools. Also, ensures a safe work environment by utilizing Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and reporting any unsafe condition.
Responsible for the successful and timely completion of projects as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Implements and documents changes to plant process control equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Responsible for ensuring that all ‘PLC’ programs are properly ‘backed-up’ and documented.
Train Electrical technicians on understanding and troubleshooting all plant electrical equipment.
Responsible for communicating maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Maintenance Planner so that repairs may be scheduled.
Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope Coated Products.
Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control in order to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals.
Other duties as assigned.