Electrical Maintenance Technician

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.

Intermittently required to bend and twist