Electrical Reliability Technician - 3rd Shift

Electrical Reliability Technician - 3rd Shift

U.S. Pipe is seeking an Electrical Reliability Technician - 3rd Shift. This position will provide electrical support to the maintenance department by training and mentoring hourly craft personnel, completing, and programing PLC and assist with the configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of the plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution and computer systems driving the electrical and mechanical portion of the operation.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Providing electrical support to the maintenance department by training and mentoring hourly craft personnel, completing, and programing PLC and assist with the configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of the plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution and computer systems driving the electrical and mechanical portion of the operation.
• Developing system specific training materials and using those materials to conduct formalized training and experiential learning in the field.
• Managing electrical work orders, electrical maintenance jobs and contractors.
• Installing and configuring electronic, electrical distribution and computer systems.
• Implementing the maintenance strategic plan to ensure cost effective asset management, long term equipment viability, and ongoing improvement of the maintenance systems and organization.
• Providing highly developed, technical assistance to craftspeople and engineers during both planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions.
• Maintaining, supporting, and documenting computer and network hardware and software applications and operating systems.
• Troubleshooting electronics, electronic equipment controls, electrical distribution systems and computer hardware and software.
• Repairing/replacing defective computer components and network devices as needed.
• Applying root cause problem solving techniques to find and eliminate sources of recurring equipment failures.
• Maintaining a working understanding of current technologies that have potential to improve the equipment or areas supported and providing input to capital project planning targeted at equipment improvement.
• Reviewing the preventative and predictive maintenance systems to ensure that the defined activities are sufficient to identify potential sources of failure before failures occur.
• Developing technical documentation for processes and procedures in the area. (Work Instructions (WIP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Energy Isolation Checklists (EIC).
• Assisting the IT Plant System Specialist with the installation, upgrading and general maintenance of production systems hardware and software work on major repair jobs, new installation jobs and modifications to plant machinery and equipment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills and other qualifications include:

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.
• Must have at least 3 – 5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• The ability and willingness to work on any shift, and be on call, overtime, and weekends.
• Must have strong PLC, software and electrical and electronic control systems programming and installation experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the foundry or related industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years of project or plant engineering experience, preferably in the foundry or heavy metals industry.
• Computer proficient with the ability to utilize common software programs.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment with proven ability to diagnose and trouble shoot hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems including PLC controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret and present technical data.
• Ability to work across departmental lines and perform effectively in a cross-functional team culture.
• Capable of working in a diverse workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Previous SAP knowledge is a plus.

U.S. Pipe is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. U.S. Pipe is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the U.S. Pipe Recruiting team at View phone number on click.appcast.io.