Electrical Technician, 1st Shift

Purpose

Ensure availability of critical power & control systems for trouble free operation of plant support & production operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting & repair of low & high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electrical & control systems for packaging lines, facilities & plant support equipment such as air compressors, boilers, pumps, water purification system, production plant & warehouse lighting.
• Performs all work in compliance with company policies, procedures, and federal, state & local laws.
• Responsible for all electrical emergency & scheduled maintenance tasks across the plant.
• Identifies, reviews and plans electrical projects with/without guidance from department manager.
• Sizes circuits & installs conduit according to national and local electrical code standards.
• Upgrade outdated or unsafe electrical installations across the plant.
• Be a subject matter expert for all electrical needs across the plant.
• Standardize all electrical controls & power components to Allen Bradley parts as much as possible.
• Key member of plant emergency response team

Accountabilities:

• All electrical power & control systems across the plant and remote warehouse are fully operational in a safe & reliable manner

Qualification Standards:

• Be able to read, interpret, & modify electrical prints and schematics & document all self created changes
• Be able to use electrical diagnostic equipment such as multi meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Understanding of electrical requirements for intrinsically safe environment (Class I, Div. I, Group C&D)

• Knowledge of Industry standard motion sensing & control devices.
• Expert knowledge of DC & AC motors & drives (AB preferred)
• Expert knowledge of Allen Bradley Mircologix & PLC-5 family of processors.
• Well versed in ladder logic programming (for PLC-5 etc.) & HMI interface configuration (such as Wonderware, PanelView etc.)
• Hands on knowledge of converting relay logic based systems to PLC based systems.
• Knowledge of cGMP and other regulatory requirements applicable to electrical installations.
• Knowledge of applicable national electrical codes and other relevant standards
• Be computer literate & have knowledge of industry standard PLC programming & HMI devices
• Gas House Safety System Training
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures
• cGMP training