Electric Actuation Technician

Electric Actuation Technician

As a 100% employee-owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers' and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.

General Description

Electric Actuation Technicians are responsible for the assembly, calibration, diagnostics and repair of all types of electric actuators (MOV's). Associated work often includes the service/repair of associated control, isolation, regulator/relief valves, including valve instrumentation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in the assembly, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of electric actuators in the shop or at customer facilities
• Determine service requirements for electrical and mechanical components by use of technical drawings and various types of measuring equipment
• Preventive Maintenance and repair of electric actuators from brands such as Bettis, Limitorque, Rotork, Beck, and Auma.
• Assist in the design of the bracket and coupling interface between electric actuators and valves
• Customer communication technical assistance, troubleshooting, determining disposition of repairs
• Adherence to all safety, quality and company rules/regulations
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality, and Activities Committees.
• Complete site-specific safety requirements
• Maintain driver eligibility
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Competencies

• Strong Electrical Ability/Aptitude
• Strong Safety Culture
• Process Control communication protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS and Modbus.
• Familiar with Control System Rack Rooms, termination panels, and wiring associated with electric actuator installations
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Ability/Aptitude
• Knowledge of rigging and lifting
• Able to operate repair equipment namely: overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, power tools and electrical devices such as multi meters, HART Communicators
• Ability to stay task focused
• Self-Starter and Self-Directed
• Available for overnight travel up to 4 weeks (supporting nuclear refueling outages) with an overall field to shop ratio of 70%.
• Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.
• Time Management Skills
• Teamwork

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School preferred
• 2 years Industrial plant experience preferred
• Valve repair experience
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Standing long periods of time
• Walking long periods of time
• Sitting
• Kneeling long periods of time
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Lifting 50 Pounds
• Driving

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $50,000 to $200,000 annually. Individual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Robert E. Mason & Associates