Maintenance -Electrical Technician

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code.
• Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
• Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment, and other components so that they remain fully functional in a production environment.
• Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, mergers, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
• Review blueprints to understand the wiring to troubleshoot component problems.
• Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
• Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
• Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Two or four-year degree in EE or EET or three to five years equivalent experience.
• PLC experience – preferably Allen Bradley, some Siemens a plus – minimum one year.
• Four hundred eighty volts three-phase power experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• NFPA 70 (NEC) & 70E (electrical safety) familiarity.
• Industrial manufacturing experience a plus.
• Arc flash training a plus.
• Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in customer service.
• PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Electrical schematics and troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Hydraulics experience.
• PLC programming experience.
• PLC wiring experience.
• Machine safety inspections.
• Basic computer skills.