Electrical Technician

This position is responsible for ensuring the mill runs efficiently by decreasing down time due to electrical and instrumentation issues. This role will assist with the installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of mill equipment used for production. Individual must be able to work a 12 hour shift day or night.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, setup, troubleshooting and repair of mill machinery.
• Provide electrical support and maintenance for hydraulics, pneumatics, hot oil systems, pumps, fans and conveyors.
• Conduct facility preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment.
• Maintenance and update of documentation for electrical systems.
• Replaces: Motors (low voltage and high voltage), motor starters, sensors and variable frequency drives.
• Provide troubleshooting of Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (plc), associated I/O and control networks.
• Troubleshoot plant control instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters).
• Troubleshoot complex drive systems.
• Maintain mill power distribution system (480V, 575V, 4160V and 13.8kV).
• Perform equipment changeovers.
• Generate detailed work records and hand over notes to facilitate proper communication between work crews.
• Document all work performed in the CMMS.
• Promote safe work practices including LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, etc
• Schedule and organize work methods, materials and parts.
• Operate maintenance equipment (forklifts, aerial lift platforms, skid steer loaders).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner
• Complete assigned work orders and support operations during upset condition.
• Work closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.
• Responsible for shift pass down to oncoming technicians
• Maintain Electrical Logbook and keep it current at the end of each shift
• Understand and support the area maintenance initiative
• Assist in developing PMs for your area of responsibility
• Know the downtime issues in your area and work to resolve them
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix.
• Enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work.
• Complete assigned work orders or other PM/PdM activities as assigned and return completed paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• 5 years industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
• Demonstrated electrical and technical aptitude
• Allen Bradley PLC knowledge
• Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience
• Three years AC & DC motor control experience (including drives) required
• Three years electrical troubleshooting experience required
• Familiarity of the basic functions of a CMMS system preferred
• Strong written and communication skills required
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required
• Ability to work at heights, in hot, noisy & dirty environments required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs required
• Proven ability to be a self-motivated and a self-starter required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook preferred