Senior Analytical Electrician

Materion Corporation•Buffalo, NY

3d•$32 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of and reporting to the Supervisor of Maintenance, the Senior Electrician is responsible for all aspects of installation and repairing of electrical equipment. This includes but is not limited to motors, breakers, drivers, PLC controls, various sensors/switches, and associated programming needs. This role also is responsible for in-depth troubleshooting of equipment which is high in complexity. You will have the opportunity to: Profile equipment needs and develops plans for maintenance, projects, and improvements. Actively contributes to safety adherence and understanding across the organization around electrical safety best practices. Works closely to understand operator/company needs and implements plans for achieving these in a safe manner Be responsible for calibration of electrical machinery, ovens and equipment. This includes leading and working with outside vendors/technicians for this including coordination of activities with production/operations to minimize impact and support business volumes Assume leadership role with other electricians including those at another site – Buffalo/Wheatfield. Functions as foreperson for outages and turn-arounds within established timelines including off-hours and weekend work Assist Supervisor of Maintenance in payout of new installations. Completes all associated documentation and works with vendors to ensure work completion Lead inventory control for electrical components and ensures critical spares are on hand. Has responsibility for balancing of inventory on hand with plant needs Assist Engineering staff and maintenance supervisor in planning and problem-solving plant expansion and improvement. Functions as a lead for project scoping, estimating, and management during these projects Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications. Marks up drawings as appropriate, develops new schematics, and assists engineering in developing P&IDs Locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment. Applies advanced troubleshooting skills/abilities over a wide mix of equipment, process, and systems; including controls/PLCs Work standard computations relating to load requirements or wiring or electrical equipment. Leads initiatives to balance plant loading including switchgear installation and departmental loading Use a variety of electrician’s hand tools, measuring equipment, and testing instruments. Utilizes testing equipment including multi-meters, load testing, and computers utilized in troubleshooting/programming of controls Develop WOs within CMMS and execute on WO completion. Leads development and training on electrical/instrumentation PM/PdM development and execution covering instrumentation, motors/drives, and power supply Troubleshoot, install, upgrade, and program of PLCs (programmable logical controllers) as well as other automation including SCADA and various other controllers/systems Use computer to perform work order, stock, parts on maintenance program system. This including ordering of routine inventory, working with purchasing on pricing/sourcing, and entering requisitions for project needs; including all inventory management/project kitting Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of 5 years on the job experience is required or equivalent education, plus solid maintenance metalworking and carpentry skills
Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Profile equipment needs and develops plans for maintenance, projects, and improvements.
Actively contributes to safety adherence and understanding across the organization around electrical safety best practices.
Works closely to understand operator/company needs and implements plans for achieving these in a safe manner
Be responsible for calibration of electrical machinery, ovens and equipment.
Assume leadership role with other electricians including those at another site – Buffalo/Wheatfield.
Functions as foreperson for outages and turn-arounds within established timelines including off-hours and weekend work
Assist Supervisor of Maintenance in payout of new installations.
Completes all associated documentation and works with vendors to ensure work completion
Lead inventory control for electrical components and ensures critical spares are on hand.
Has responsibility for balancing of inventory on hand with plant needs
Assist Engineering staff and maintenance supervisor in planning and problem-solving plant expansion and improvement.
Functions as a lead for project scoping, estimating, and management during these projects
Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications.
Marks up drawings as appropriate, develops new schematics, and assists engineering in developing P&IDs
Locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
Applies advanced troubleshooting skills/abilities over a wide mix of equipment, process, and systems; including controls/PLCs
Work standard computations relating to load requirements or wiring or electrical equipment.
Leads initiatives to balance plant loading including switchgear installation and departmental loading
Use a variety of electrician’s hand tools, measuring equipment, and testing instruments.
Utilizes testing equipment including multi-meters, load testing, and computers utilized in troubleshooting/programming of controls
Develop WOs within CMMS and execute on WO completion.
Leads development and training on electrical/instrumentation PM/PdM development and execution covering instrumentation, motors/drives, and power supply
Troubleshoot, install, upgrade, and program of PLCs (programmable logical controllers) as well as other automation including SCADA and various other controllers/systems
Use computer to perform work order, stock, parts on maintenance program system.
This including ordering of routine inventory, working with purchasing on pricing/sourcing, and entering requisitions for project needs; including all inventory management/project kitting
Other duties may be assigned