Electrical Technician

Overview:

PURPOSE

The role of the electrical technician is to troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and maintain all plant electrical, instrumentation and electronic equipment. The electrical technician will also complete specific projects as assigned by the electrical supervisor or department manager.

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Practice and promote safety in such way as including but not limited to; assessing risks before starting tasks, only performing authorized activities, utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Exercise and encourage core values including but not limited to; developing self and coaching others by inspiration and empowerment
• Follows all safety procedures, checks for safety hazards, and takes corrective action to eliminate safety hazards.
• Perform all electrical repair work, preventative maintenance and emergency call-out tasks on plant electrical equipment while always maintaining code regulations, good craftsmanship, quality and professionalism.
• Make recommendations for modifying PMR job plans throughout the facility
• Recommend additional spare parts requirements to immediate supervisor
• Maintain integrity and general look of all electrical systems
• Maintain reliability of equipment within standards
• Work with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, both within your work group and outside of your work group
• Troubleshoot potential concerns required to achieve and maintain maximum productivity
• Report maintenance problems to the immediate supervisor
• Supervise and/or train contractors as required
• Generate work order notifications and follow-up as required
• Document work order history when jobs are completed
• Document all problem solving efforts related to all repeat problems/issues in order to avoid rework and to establish a history related to that problem/issue.
• Read plans, drawings and manuals to aid in problem solving efforts

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Good knowledge of products and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of general mechanical/electrical engineering and industrial automation
• In-depth knowledge of good electrical maintenance management methods, of predictive inspection tools and good knowledge of SAP is desirable
• Knowledge of RCA and problem solving tools
• Knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Computer literacy

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee will frequently be required to walk on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

This position will work with employees from other departments and management. They will communicate and work together to ensure the facility’s needs are met in a safety and constructive manner.

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Education: High School diploma/GED

Additional Education Preferred: Associates/Technical Degree

Field of Study Preferred: Electrical Technology

Travel Requirements: Some local travel

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the electrical field in the cement manufacturing or related industry.
• Must be able to meet on-call responsibilities as well as emergency call-out to support 24/7 operations.