Control Technician Jr. - Sr.

Job Description

Assist in locating and repairing defects in control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, using elementary, wiring, schematic, logic or control diagrams.

• Assist in low and medium voltage circuit breaker electrical/mechanical interlock checks, repairs and adjustments that are associated with breakers and plant electrical control and distribution systems.
• Absorb preventive maintenance and repair activities on equipment such as: batteries, motors, compressed air systems, fork-lifts, electric heaters, etc.
• Make required equipment checks and inspections.
• Record data, assist in performing tests and prepare reports, graphs, sketches and curves.
• Compile and record data relating to projects, tests, investigations.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with all standards and specifications.
• Assist others in engineering layouts and preparing data for engineering procedures, specifications, contracts, bills of materials and requisitions for the installation, maintenance and operation of equipment if applicable.
• Use the work management system to locate or request parts, create work requests/work orders, search and record work histories if applicable.
• As directed, request and accept permits to ensure that equipment to be worked on has been properly cleared and tagged.
• Absorb all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education requirements are listed below:

• Two year Associates degree in electronics or a qualifying Engineering or Science, or
• a high school diploma with two or more years of related military experience, or
• a high school diploma with 5 or more years of related industrial technical electrical or controls experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to perform work in the installation, inspection, repair, adjustment, calibration and servicing of instruments and controls.
• Must be able to read, interpret and work from simple prints, sketches and specifications.
• Must be able to work effectively with other employees and learn to instruct and direct other employees.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to physically and mentally perform work in all areas and heights required.

Physical Demands

Lifting up to 50 pounds; carry 35 pounds, push pull up to 65 pounds
Frequent walking and standing
Climb ladders and stairs, squat, kneel
Ability to use hand tools and motorized equipment
Environmental conditions of cold, heat, dust, fumes