Electromechanical Technician

SUMMARY

Performs facility PLC work on all manufacturing equipment. Duties include installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of PLCs. Proactively maintains all plant electrical systems, equipment electronics, motors, drives and other power transmission systems. Also performs mechanical and electrical tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description. Comply with all company policies and procedures. Possess the skill and ability to be the top maintenance position in the plant and perform all mechanical and electrical duties required. Write advanced A/B PLC logic programs. Troubleshoot and repair PLC circuits. Design and assemble control circuits and cabinets with user interface. Analyze current machinery for PLC automation implementation. Troubleshoot/program/specify motor drives. Maintain/service plant switchgear. Maintain a running log on barrel and screw inventory, changes, history and throughput. Perform all manufacturing plant electrical and electronic diagnostics repair and installation, consistent with plant electricians. Determine when scope of job is beyond existing skill set or requires additional support. Perform additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent training (i.e., Fundamentals of PLCs, Programming Controllers, Troubleshooting and Repair of PLCs) with three (3) or more years of practical electronics experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westlake Chemical Corporation