Electrical Technician

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DuPont is currently hiring for an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician at our Yerkes site in Buffalo, NY.

As a Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Technician you will support Automation, Electrical and Process Control systems for a 24 / 7 manufacturing line. You will provide first contact troubleshooting support and guidance to manufacturing operations and site maintenance electricians. Utilize strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge to maintain and repair plant electrical and process control systems including AC & DC motors and drive systems, PLCs, DCSs, MCCs, HMIs.

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION ?

Some of your key responsibilities will be / what you'll do :

Provide troubleshooting on electrical and process control systems, applications, and infrastructure to maintain reliable manufacturing production. (Off-hours support and overtime may be required).

Portions of the job require working with voltages up to 480V under the guidance of NFPA 70E and DuPont specific electrical safety standards.

Participate on capital project improvement teams to implement projects under the direction of the Automation and Process Control Systems Engineers and other Manufacturing Engineers.

Participate in regular and scheduled maintenance activities with vendor / contractor support and other internal and external maintenance resources.

Ensure all changes follow site Management of Change (MOC) procedures.

Participate in all safety and regulatory training needed to fulfill the duties of the position, including high-risk activities.

Follow all plant safety rules and regulations, wear PPE as required per site procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements :

A minimum of a 2-year electrical technical / trade school degree or equivalent training is required.

Minimum of six (6) years' experience working with instrumentation and electrical controls in industrial manufacturing environments required.

Strong working knowledge of standard plant industrial instrumentation including pressure and temperature transmitters, sensors, control valves, etc.

Ability to read and understand standard electrical schematic and one-line drawings and vendor equipment manuals.

Experience with electrical distribution, arc flash prevention, MCCs, Starters, AC & DC motors and control circuits.

Process Safety Management experience and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) preferred (High Hazard Process / Low Hazard Operations).

Experience in Rockwell equipment including CLX PLCs and PowerFlex drives preferred.

Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

This position is a non-union / non-bargaining opportunity.

In addition, successful candidate must meet the following physical qualifications, with or without accommodation :

This role is located in Yerkes-Buffalo, NY and may require less than 5% of travel.

Willing and able to use both hands for repetitive wrist, hand, and fingers motions.

Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required

Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 lbs on an occasional basis

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The Pay range for this role is $24.23 - $38.08 Hourly

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