A technical school degree or associate degree in a related field, or completion of an accredited trade program, is required.
A valid journeyman's certificate or higher is required.
At least 3 years of experience troubleshooting components, including servos, sensors, control components, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, man-machine interfaces, service panels and motor control centers, instruments, valves, and motors, is required.
The role requires stooping, bending, reaching, walking, and repetitive hand motions to grasp, push, pull, or perform fine manipulations.
The role requires standing for prolonged periods.
The role requires intermittently lifting up to 75 pounds.
The role requires intermittent bending and twisting.
Responsibilities
Repair instruments, controls, and electrical systems promptly to restore or maintain safe operating capability.
Install and verify new instrument, control, and electrical systems according to maintenance procedures, using drawings, manuals, or blueprints.
Recommend changes to instruments, controls, electrical systems, or equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or process optimization.
Recommend tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety and timeliness of system repairs.
Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards in the work area.
Communicate alterations to existing instrument, control, or electrical systems and complete documentation to keep site records current.
Work with programmable logic controllers, temperature controllers, instrumentation such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, and temperature-sensing devices, and electrical diagnostic equipment.
Install, maintain, and optimize site equipment, including hammer mills, bucket elevators, conveyor belts, and other machinery, to support safe operation and maximum production availability.
Recommend improvements to existing control systems to increase safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve electrical control issues on stationary and rotating equipment.
Read, understand, and carry out tasks and concepts in technical operating and maintenance manuals and other written documents.
Comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency requirements, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Duties:
Complete required repairs and tasks to instruments, controls, and electrical systems in an efficient, timely manner to restore or maintain safe operating capability
Install and verify new instrument, control, and electrical systems according to maintenance procedures using drawings, manuals, or blueprints
Recommend changes to existing instruments, controls, electrical systems, or equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or further optimize processes
Recommend tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety and timeliness of system repairs
Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards in the work area
Communicate any alterations to existing instrument, control, or electrical systems to ensure all site records are current and proper documentation is completed
Work with electrical equipment such as PLC’s, temperature controllers, various instrumentation (e.g., pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensing devices, etc.), and electrical diagnostic equipment
Install, maintain, and optimize site equipment to provide a safe operation with maximum production availability, including hammer mills, bucket elevators, conveyor belts and other machinery
Make recommendations to improve existing control systems to improve safety, effectiveness, and efficiency
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve electrical controls issues on stationary and rotational equipment
Read, comprehend, and execute tasks and concepts found in technical operating and maintenance manuals, and other written documents
Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical School Degree or Associates Degree in a related field; Completion of accredited trade program
Possess valid Journeyman's certificate or higher
Minimum of 3 years of experience troubleshooting components; including servos, sensors, control component, PLCs, VFDs, MMI, Service Panels & MCCs sensors/instruments, valves/motors
Physical Requirements:
Must stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations
Required to stand for prolonged periods
Intermittently lift medium to heavy weight up to 75 lbs.