Electrical Assembly Technician

Electrical Assembly Technician

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.

Position Summary

The Electrician is primarily responsible for new production, maintenance and repair of RIX products.

Responsibilities

• Build/program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), High Voltage Enclosures (HVEs) using electrical one lines, electrical schematics, and electrical prints.
• Diagnose electrical problems using diagrams or blueprints.
• Install and repair electrical systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and conduct tests.
• Pinpoint problems using a range of testing devices and tools.
• Experience safely working with the hazards and using the associated proper PPE on voltages up to 600 volt.
• Familiarity with P & ID's, Loop Drawings, Controllers, Digital signals, with 4 to 20 milliamp transducers, Distributed Control Systems with Equipment Monitoring; Vibration monitors, and Flow switches with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Cable harnesses

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of trade school or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Three or more years experience wiring, troubleshooting, repair, and programming of PLC.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Working knowledge of electrical one-lines, electrical schematics, and electrical prints
• Experience safely working with the hazards and using the associated proper PPE on voltages up to 600 volts
• Experience safely working with the hazards and using the associated proper PPE on voltages greater than 460 volts
• Experience with PLC/Pneumatic controlled loops with the ability to troubleshoot an array of problems associated with the equipment preferred
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with P & ID's, Loop Drawings, Controllers, Digital signals, preferred
• Familiarity with 4 to 20 milliamp transducers
• Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems
• Familiarity with Equipment Monitoring; Vibration monitors, Flow switches
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers
• Familiarity with Ethernet IP, ModBus, RS-485 communications protocols preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word a plu
• Journeyman Instrument Technician degree, or an Instrumentation certification from an accredited program
• Advanced courses in Electrical/electronic with course of study in PLCs.
• Specific experience in the operation of air and gas compressors and generators.
• Understanding of electrical safety aboard US Navy ships.

Physical Requirements

1. Must have the following physical abilities:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Compensation

$30.00 + DOE

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

RIX Industries is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of hydrogen and gas generation systems, precision compression solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies. Company innovation extends to newer technologies with universal impact, including pioneering hydrogen-on-demand systems for critical infrastructure initiatives worldwide. We take our focused on the future mantra seriously whether were supporting lifesaving oxygen generation strategies for remote medical facilities, solving complex applications featuring industrial gases, providing mission critical technologies for our military, or engineering clean power solutions for land and sea. Infrastructure is at the forefront of our vision, and were poised to play a critical role in shifting the world to cleaner, safer, better ways of living and conducting business. At RIX, every employee is an integral part of this big picture.

Compensation details: 30-30 Hourly Wage

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