Reliability Master V |1st Shift|

Shaw Industries•Calhoun, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Electrician V is the highest-level electrical maintenance technician position within the organization. This role is responsible for expert-level troubleshooting, advanced automation and controls programming, and technical leadership in maintaining the plant's most complex electrical, robotics, automation, and control systems. The Reliability Electrician V ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency while maintaining the lowest reasonable operating cost. Additionally, this position serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, providing guidance to Reliability Electricians II-IV and supporting facility-wide reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Expert-level troubleshooting, advanced automation and controls programming, and technical leadership in maintaining the plant's most complex electrical, robotics, automation, and control systems.
Expertise in AGV software configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, AGV system controls and integration, and safety system integration and validation.
Proficiency with Ignition Perspective, Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens STEP 7 (Versions 14, 15, 18, and 20), OPC UA communications, Anybus Network Interface, KEBA HMI Systems, RoboteQ Drive Software, PEAK Software, RoborunPlus, SICK Safety Designer, SICK NAV340 and 3D Vision Systems, Zivan Charging Systems, Banner Programmable LED Indicators, AGV Control & Navigation Systems, ACE command configuration and management, Node creation, modification, deletion, and lock management, CADD layout drawing modifications, VMS and PLC programming modifications, and safety system programming and integration.
Experience with Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), electric motors and motor controls, power distribution systems, and control panels and associated equipment.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process control loops, robotics systems, servo and stepper motion control systems, and industrial communication networks.
Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment failures with minimal downtime.
Ability to analyze system performance data to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Ability to support production and maintenance teams during critical equipment failures.
Ability to differentiate between mechanical, electrical, controls, process, and product-related issues.
Ability to develop and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
Ability to document findings, repairs, and improvement recommendations.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing
Technical degree, apprenticeship, or recognized industrial electrical certification
Extensive automation, robotics, or motion control experience
Strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics, oscilloscopes)
Experience leading major reliability or automation project

Responsibilities

Perform all duties with a strong focus on Safety Leadership, demonstrating exemplary safe work practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and all company safety standards and procedures, and promoting a culture of safety through leadership and accountability.
Deliver high-quality, precision electrical and automation work, supporting the company's commitment to "Great Products & Service," and following established standards and best practices to ensure consistency, repeatability, and reliability.
Apply advanced knowledge of electrical systems, automation, controls, robotics, and industrial networks, and continuously develop expertise in emerging technologies and manufacturing systems.
Provide technical leadership and coaching to Reliability Electricians II-IV, and share best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and technical expertise across the maintenance team.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, system performance, and maintenance processes, and provide constructive feedback and recommendations to peers, supervisors, and plant leadership.
Provide expert-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization for highly automated and complex manufacturing equipment, including AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) Systems, Industrial Software & Control Platforms, Industrial Electrical Equipment, Automation & Control Systems, Robotics systems, Servo and stepper motion control systems, and Industrial communication networks.
Serve as the lead technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex equipment and system failures across the manufacturing operation.
Lead complex troubleshooting activities involving electrical, automation, robotics, and control systems.
Diagnose and resolve equipment failures with minimal downtime.
Analyze system performance data to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Support production and maintenance teams during critical equipment failures.
Differentiate between mechanical failures, electrical failures, controls and automation issues, process-related issues, and product-related issues.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures involving PLC logic and programming, robotics systems, motion control systems, industrial networks and communications, safety systems, SCADA and HMI platforms, automated material handling systems, and AGV control systems.
Develop and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
Document findings, repairs, and improvement recommendations to support long-term equipment reliability.