Maintenance Electrician

Description: Function and Scope: The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair controlling, indicating, measuring instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment. It is the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician’s responsibility to ensure safe specified operating performance using a variety of testing and calibration equipment. Must have the ability to read and understand manuals, blueprint schematic and testing specifications. Must have good computer skills and thorough knowledge of PID’s, Loop drawings, electrical schematics and PLC’s. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Read and interpret work orders, technical descriptions, and safety manuals including NFPA 70E, NEC and ANSI. Read blueprints, various types of schematics and loop drawings and prepare and enter job reports to computer system. Troubleshoot and loop check PLC’s, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using proper test equipment to repair or replace faulty components, such as sensors, relays, switches, motors, modules or fixtures. Assemble and disassemble all types of electronic process controls, pneumatic controls and hydraulic systems and components. Layout, fabricate, and install instrument, electrical and PLC components and cabinets. Calibrate equipment using OEM calibration procedures. Inspect and maintain switchgear, PLC’s, transformers, buss bars, circuit breakers, and wiring connections in power distribution sub-stations. Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using voltmeters, ohmmeters, meggers, etc. Work with the principles and chemistry and physics required in instrumentation such as specific gravity, density of liquids and solids, mechanical advantages, proportions of liquids, melting points, freezing points, boiling points of liquids, etc. Apply the procedures for measuring pressure level, flow, temperature, weight, density, heat flux, humidity and moisture, etc. when working with control loops Assist in accomplishing plant maintenance work. Maintain proper safety awareness and follow plant safety procedures in all plant activities. Perform other duties as assigned or required by supervision. Requirements: Minimum Requirements: Completed certification, apprenticeship or accredited technical education to qualify as Millwright or equivalent. Must be able to get into and work in confined spaces. Must be able to lift/carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.). Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, etc. and be tolerant of heights. Hear effectively. Visually distinguish colors. Think and respond properly/quickly. Pass respiratory physical and maintain respiratory physical status to wear respirator and become certified. Preferred Qualifications: 5-10 years+ related work experience strongly preferred. Lean Manufacturing knowledge or related certification(s) preferred but not required. Experience with SAP (or similar operating system) regarding PM activity planning and spare part ordering is a plus.