Electrical Maintenance Technician

Summary Of Responsibilities

Receive verbal or written instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.

Analyze all types of circuits and wiring diagrams to modify service, install or repair all types of electronic devices and systems, various mill electrical equipment, electronic computing and control systems, power and distribution control equipment, measuring, recording, processing and control devices, indicating devices, instrument and gauges.

Fabricate parts as required using machine and hand tools common to the trade.

Burn, braze, solder and perform simple layout, fabrication and welding in the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment, including related piping and mechanical components.

Make repairs or adjustments to equipment such as main motor drives, generators, controls panels, delays, controllers, switchboards, circuit breakers, lighting circuits, resistors, etc.

Install and repair conduit, splice and insulate wires and cables, make splices on hot lines, isolate circuits for repairs.

Test, repair and/or adjust electronic scales to correct any variation from accuracy. Test, repair and adjust electrical meters, such as osillograph, tachometer, ampmeter, voltmeter, power factor meter, phase shifter, etc.

Clean, paint and lubricate equipment such as bearings, lights, reflectors, switch boxes and phase wire grounding equipment.

Install, repair and maintain power transmission lines transformers, high-tension substation equipment such as disconnects, switch gear, bushings, insulator slings, lighting arrestors and phase wire grounding equipment.

Erect poles and towers, install cross arms, insulators, pole hardware and lines, working from poles, ladders, and scaffolds.

Assist other maintenance or operating personnel in repair work as required.

Fill out reports of maintenance work performed, parts and materials used, inspections made, etc.

Operate crane, machinery, mobile equipment, and hydraulic lifts, erect and dismantle pipe scaffolds and perform necessary rigging duties in connection with the servicing of electrical and electronic equipment.

Inspect all electrical equipment in the assigned area, checking motor bearings, lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc.

When faulty operation is observed or pointed out by operating crews, diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgement based on general knowledge of electrical principles.

Reline all brake shoes.

Maintain continuity of operations of mill electrical equipment.

Responsible for some hazardous waste management functions. Perform physical waste activities (e.g. moving and labeling containers, collecting samples, inspection etc.). Generate or contact hazardous waste as part of production/maintenance process. May utilize accumulation container(s).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must successfully pass a Ramsey electrical skill test and practical exam from a local career college.
• Must have knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
• Work experience as an electrician in an industrial manufacturing setting or coal mine a plus.
• Must be able to interpret wiring diagrams, assembly and part drawings and have the ability to use various hand tools.
• Must be able to work around hazardous material and in confined spaces.
• Able to read, understand and follow safety information, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to work at heights, work in extreme heat and cold, must be willing to work a rotating shift that shall include weekends and holidays, as well as climb and/or walk on uneven surfaces.