Electrical Technician

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster a culture of safety by actively participating in safety initiatives and upholding environmental health and safety (EHS) standards and practices.
• Deliver hands-on technical expertise and timely solutions for both scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance, covering production equipment and support systems such as medium- and high-voltage machinery, 250VDC supply systems, compressed air systems, CNC machines, crane remote controls, PLCs, AC/DC drives, and network systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during the setup, testing, and commissioning phases of new or modified equipment to ensure smooth operational integration.
• Provide mentorship and skill development opportunities for supervisors and technical staff, with an emphasis on continuous improvement in technical capabilities.
• Design and implement targeted training programs to elevate the technical proficiency of the workforce.
• Develop and document operational and maintenance procedures, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, and conduct training sessions to reinforce best practices.
• Contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance programs by offering technical insights that enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment failures, while maintaining thorough records of troubleshooting activities and solutions.
• Oversee the management of critical spare parts inventories to ensure operational readiness.
• Leverage stability tools and business systems methodologies to integrate effective maintenance practices into routine operations.
• Offer after-hours and weekend support as required to address time-sensitive challenges.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of high school education or equivalent certification (GED) from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of an electrical competency assessment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal training through an electrical apprenticeship, on-the-job training (minimum of four years), or a degree in electrical technology from a recognized technical institute.
• Comprehensive knowledge of combustion systems or commercial/industrial boiler operations.
• Familiarity with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and network infrastructures.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical schematics and executing troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex system issues.
• Expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting, as well as experience with AC and DC motors and variable frequency drives.
• Understanding of process control systems and instrumentation.