Electrical Control Technician

US Premier Tube Mills (USPTM) is a leading and growing domestic supplier of residential galvanized and powder coated pipe dedicated to quality, on-time delivery, and excellent customer service. USPTM has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Control Technician!A maintenance technician, with a focus on electrical control, will perform diverse responsibilities to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, Calibration & Preventative Maintenance processes, and to ensure equipment is maintained in a validated state. Provide both service and support to internal customers.The focus of this role will include the installation of plant and production equipment, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting/diagnose equipment problems, providing service for unscheduled repairs/maintenance, and help complete equipment qualifications.Why Join our Company?A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion Lucrative compensation package Comprehensive medical and dental benefits programs 401K retirement savings programCorporate discount programUSPTM is focused on our people -- our most important resource. We believe in rewarding success, transparency, and open communications while developing our associates to enable them to build a career with USPTM.Install, troubleshoot, and start-up of process control and electrical systemsRepair electrical equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and complete projectsUtilize technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshootingAccurately keep maintenance records of critical and quality-related plant equipmentDetermine the root cause of failure and correct condition to prevent reoccurrenceAudit the maintenance program to include identifying and recommending opportunities for improvementRepair failure using current procedures and recommend alternative methods of repairDevelop, document, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability. Generate out-of-tolerance reports, when required, for equipment found outside of acceptance criteria.Drive continuous improvement at the plant level. Understand and comply with all OSHA, NEC, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipmentPerform other duties as requiredAbility to wire, troubleshoot and repair 3 Phase 480 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) systemsRequired Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentMinimum of 1-3 years' experience in the understanding & repair of Programmable Logic ControlsDemonstrated experience in troubleshooting technical issues (Electrical & Mechanical)Required Skills/AbilitiesExperience with Programmable Logic Controls and Variable Frequency DrivesKnowledge in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems found in an industrial manufacturing facility that require instrumentationAbility to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and/or written instructions accuratelyWork EnvironmentManufacturing PlantPhysical DemandsThis job requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk on the production floor.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position Monday through Friday; some overtime may be required.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.