Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician Location(s): Memphis, TN, 38107

SUMMARY

The purpose of the Electrician is to install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. Uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists, and all electrical testing equipment required. Must work safely and follow all documented and "common sense" safety policies and procedures. This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled, and exceptionally competent maintenance person. They must be able to analyze causes of breakdowns and carry out corrective measures. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss, or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem. Take personal ownership to work safely each day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety. Understand basic industrial electrical code (local compliance issues). Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings. Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc. AC, DC, and Servo drive system basics. Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc. Ability to fully troubleshoot drives – DC and AC variable frequency and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed. Ability to fully understand and properly tune the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance, grounding, shielding, etc. (at least 2 persons, each plant). Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant). Basic skills: pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear. Maintains all plant electrical and electronic systems. Develop and conduct PM and Predictive maintenance program for all motors and panels. Complete and maintain plant required records and reports. Be gate keeper for all electrical drawings and updates. Maintain all programs and insure we have the most current version available for all PLC's, Panel View, and Drives. Maintain line motor data spreadsheet with current motor information. Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken components. When appropriate or when plant decides lead efforts for electrical root cause analyzes. Establish a program to monitor all critical motor in the plant. Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other maintenance workers. Be lead person for electrical downtime and troubleshooting. Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices. Comply with good housekeeping practices on the job and ensure work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion. Help with electrical training of other maintenance personnel. Help lead and coordinate electrical training program and efforts for the plant. Comply with safety requirements and notify management of noted exceptions. Follow all environmental compliance policies & programs. Work as instructed with outside contractors. Be the lead person for all electrical projects and installations that are maintenance responsibility. Be maintenance contact person on automation projects. Be willing to attend annual training for new or improved electrical & PLC systems. Comply with all plant rules. Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area. All other duties as assigned or needed. Regular attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic computer skills. Electrical. PLC. Hydraulic. Pneumatics. Basic blueprint & schematic reading. Basic welding. Able to think under pressure and make quick decisions. Ability to work well in a team or alone. able to communicate in English. Good attention to detail.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

Must be able to operate a computer or other keyboard instrument.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. High school or GED. PLC Training. Nearest Major Market: Memphis #J-18808-Ljbffr Owens Corning