Electrical Technician - 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Systems Troubleshooting And Maintenance
• Maintain electrical equipment in good working order
• Provide root cause analysis of system failures to prevent reoccurrences
• Use electrical test equipment to monitor and analyze systems during normal operation to provide preventive maintenance
• PLC Programming (we Use Allen Bradley PLC’s)
• Use PLCs to monitor systems and diagnose electrical problems
• Replace PLC component's that fail and update as needed
• Update PLC systems as equipment reaches end of service
• Install and program new PLC equipment as needed for production purposes
• Electrical Panel Design and Fabrication (we use Capital X Panel Designer)
• Use electrical design software to design electrical systems prior to starting to build them
• Modify Blueprints as modifications are made
• Build electrical panels to suit production needs
• Machine Safety
• Understand Hydraulic and Pnuematic systems and their operations to diagnose electrical failures on these systems
• Understanding of mechanical design and how that affects electrical systems operation
• Use electrical systems to safely and effectively control numerous forms of energy
• Manage the PLC network entirely
• Electrical power design and installation
• Design conduit runs, cabling designs, and terminations
• Manage electrical crews in the installation of these systems
• Training and research
• Provide advanced training to electrical personnel in all aspects of electrical systems design, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Identify training opportunities through third party vendors that will improve our electrical team's performance and skill level
• Maintain a high level of knowledge around new technologies and research ways we can utilize them here

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical automation field is preferred
• Equivalent practical field experience will be considered
• Minimum combination of 5 years combined experience and school required
• Journeyman Electricians license required
• Masters License or ability to acquire masters license within 1 year of hire required
• High level of expertise using Rockwell software including RS Logix 5000, Studio, RS linx and RS Logix 500
• High level of expertise in design and maintenance of electrical power systems supplying up to 480v
• High level of expertise in the installation and Maintenace of VFD and Servo drives
• Ability to use electrical design software to document new system designs
• Maintain a positive attitude under high stress situations
• Use electrical safety methods to keep yourself and others safe
• Ability to work in a team environment