Electrical Specialist

About the Company

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics, and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support the highest level of safety, both personally and with others, throughout daily activities.
• Extension research and implementation of methods to improve plant equipment reliability and capabilities, including overall system leadership in assigned areas.
• Provide initial training and instruction for operating and maintenance personnel in the theory of operation of new or revised production and facilities equipment.
• Ensure that training and work practices comply with ISO-9000 guidelines.
• Coordinate and work with suppliers, outside servicemen, and contractors on equipment installation.
• Act as a technical resource or in a leadership role to help coordinate contractor tasks.
• Assist engineering in equipment shutdowns for capital and equipment revision upgrades.
• Perform equipment start-up and debugging, which may require working nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Work from verbal and written job instructions, manufacturer’s installation or service instructions, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, facility plans, and similar information with minimal to no supervision.
• Establish accurate documentation and machine control back-ups, such as PLC programs.
• Install new equipment and relocate present equipment as directed.
• Make alterations to and install new or replacement wiring and electrical systems in new or existing equipment and facilities, often providing direction to electrical contractor personnel.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of equipment electrical control systems, including AC & DC drives, programmable logic controllers, Panelviews, Egan CMR-2000, Ignition, etc.
• Effectively make PLC program changes and administer a system for maintaining good administrative control of this process, including understanding when a program change is needed versus addressing the root cause of a problem.
• Specify and order materials and labor to complete fabrication and installation of equipment.
• Work with various levels of technical personnel on plant projects as needed.
• Continually improve electro-mechanical, electronic, CAD, expertise, and design skills.
• Work closely with engineers in developing and maintaining drawing control practices.
• Lead the maintenance of plant files for all control systems.
• Ensure control prints are supplied with adequate documentation at the completion of projects, involving extensive interfacing with Division Engineering personnel.
• Create and modify electrical CAD drawings.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager, Project Engineers, and other maintenance personnel to establish standards for control parts and ensure these standards are followed where practical.
• Provide effective troubleshooting and repair to plant equipment.
• Answer service calls, including both primary on-call rotation and back-up to others for 24/7 off-shift emergency breakdowns.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions, make necessary repairs and adjustments, repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble and adjust equipment to proper operating condition.
• Serve as a resource to Maintenance Specialists in determining and organizing electrical repairs and revisions during scheduled shutdowns.
• Work with others to identify and resolve opportunities to maximize equipment utilization.
• Analyze and implement needed revisions and projects to improve equipment capability and production rates.
• Work closely with the MRO Buyer in setting standards for and stocking of electrical spare parts to ensure adequate levels and organization.
• Perform any similar or related duties as requested, and work nights, weekends, and overtime as business conditions require.

Requirements

• Education: An AS degree in an engineering-related area, such as Electrical Technology/Engineering, or two years (60 credit hours) toward a similar BS degree.
• Experience: Minimum of four years of related experience.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms and hands; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to focus, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Equipment & Work Environment

• Equipment: Must be familiar with the operation of plastic processing equipment, including extruders, blenders, winders, etc., as well as office equipment such as computers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Work Environment: The employee regularly works near moving machinery and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The noise level is usually moderate, with frequent excursions into high-noise areas.

Internal & External Contacts

This position regularly interacts with all levels of hourly personnel, support staff, and management. The incumbent may periodically interact with corporate personnel from Customer Service, Corporate Engineering, and Management.