Electrical Control Technician

POSITION SUMMARY :   To perform electrical and instrumentation inspections, repairs and rebuilds on all plant operating equipment to ensure continuous operation within the required quality control standards. This role is critical to achieving Plant OEE and Equipment Availability goals by elimination of unplanned stops and extended downtimes. Incumbents in the position are required to participate in company-sponsored training and certification programs to ensure that their job knowledge and skills meet evolving company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS :

• Comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations at all times
• Complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner
• Be able to perform preventive maintenance checks and report findings (both verbally and in writing)
• Participate in the work order initiation process when required
• Ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged from Stores and assist with procurement of parts used as per LNA procedures
• Possess a good knowledge of power distribution systems
• Be able to perform low voltage and high voltage terminations
• Have some experience and / or willingness & ability to learn performing maintenance on switchgear up to 2300 volts.
• Knowledge of low, medium and high voltage switching applications.
• Experience with motor ground testing and record keeping in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office programs. AutoCAD and SAP experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining all types of motor control circuits.
• Perform basic electrical calculations
• Perform tasks with all electrical test equipment (volt meters, meggers, current generators, loop calibrators, etc)
• Experience to fabricate and install conduit
• Perform soldering operations
• Experience in testing, troubleshooting and repairing AC / DC motors and drives
• Install and align electrical motors
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining air dryers
• Experience in calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining belt-weighing devices
• Experience maintaining and replacing  process control circuits including control valves, actuators and positioners
• Should possess some knowledge of the CMMS System and be willing to correctly complete work orders and checklist including signing and dating
• Be familiar with thermography and fully understand the uses
• Experience to perform troubleshooting and repairs on Gas Analyzers
• Experience to troubleshoot and maintain variable speed drives

ATTRIBUTES : What are the Essential Knowledge / Skills / Abilities for this position?

Physical Demands include, but are not limited to :

Required Experience : Five (5) to Seven (7) years electrical experience. Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in industrial background.

Preferred Experience : Previous heavy manufacturing and / or mining experience is highly preferred.

Required Education :   High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Education :   Current Journeyman license.