Electronic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Prysmian is the world leader in solutions for energy and digital connections, developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and innovative cable systems for the transmission, power grid, electricity, and digital solutions. From underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution to medium-low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors, we keep the lights on. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission connecting the world.

With 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 35,000 globally, Prysmian brings unmatched scale, innovation, and expertise to the energy and telecommunications industries.

At Prysmian, your work matters. Wherever you’re based and whatever you do, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact as part of a global team committed to excellence and transforming the world around us.

Salary Range: $38.21-$40.10\

Benefits:

• 13 company-paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective immediately.
• 401(k) savings with company match.
• Company Growth.
• The company provides a uniform.
• Boot reimbursement.
• Tuition.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• The incumbent has frequent contact with people at every level in the Williamsport organization as well as with vendors and contractors. Contact with personnel from other Cable Division plants and offices are also occasionally required.
• The incumbent must have the ability to work as a team member, frequently in a leadership role, and the ability to coach, train, and motivate employees to help achieve plant and department objectives.  He or she must maintain a high level of safety awareness and encourage it among the other employees on his or her work team.
• This position is a key one in the Williamsport electrical/electronic repair team.  The incumbent is primarily responsible for troubleshooting electrical and electronic control devices and systems and effecting timely repairs.  Additional responsibilities include the design of new circuitry (and the modification of existing circuitry) and the management of selected projects as required to meet the needs of the Maintenance Department’s internal customers.
• Safety of personnel (self and others), including, but not limited to, total compliance with OSHA and other government regulations, will be the primary consideration in carrying out all aspects of this position.
• Use available schematic diagrams, vendor-supplied technical data, and a full range of test equipment to troubleshoot and repair plant electrical and electronic control systems, ensuring maximum uptime for the operating department.
• Specify and assist in selecting new electrical and electronic equipment, components, and, where applicable, installation and repair services required to maintain and upgrade plant operating systems.  Prepare requisitions for needed electronic components and supplies.
• Inspect, calibrate, program, and adjust plant electrical and electronic systems (including programmable controllers, computers, and AC&DC drives) to ensure optimal performance of operating systems and product of the highest possible quality.
• Encourage and support teamwork within the electrical work group.  This may include organizing work teams to solve problems and serving as a member of teams organized by others.  Support and participate in the department safety committee.
• Recommend changes to plant electronic components and systems to improve performance, reduce costs, improve quality and ensure optimal operation of associated machines.
• Assist maintenance electricians in performing PM, repairing breakdowns, and carrying out maintenance projects.
• Maintain the highest level of housekeeping at all times.
• Maintain records necessary to analyze how equipment is performing over time and determine what must be done to enhance its operation.
• Carefully and thoroughly document all work.  Keep existing documentation current and accessible to other team members.  Ensure that copies of software are up to date and available to the rest of the team and that sufficient backup copies are maintained in a safe location.
• Work nonscheduled hours when needed.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a maintenance role (or wire & cable experience preferred), and a proven track record of results in the installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing processes and equipment utilized in a continuous operation.
• Technical degrees considered a plus when supported with applicable experience.
• A result driven individual with a proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Able to manage and execute multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure on a daily basis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule to support facility that runs 24 hrs. a day, 7 days week.

• The ability to operate all commonly used electrical/electronic test equipment including:

  • Oscilloscopes, including those with signal storage.
  • Digital and analog multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters, frequency meters, and signal generators.
  • Data loggers and chart recorders.
  • Power Demand Analyzers.
• A working knowledge of computers, including PC’s and those custom-designed and applied as part of control systems.  Incumbent must have the ability to download information, configure and set up software, apply and troubleshoot serial communications and repair systems with this type of equipment.  Must be comfortable with and able to use a computer as a normal working tool.
• The ability to apply and program Programmable Logic Controllers.
• A two (2) year associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology or related degree with experience, but a two-year electrical certificate with demonstrable aptitude for the work described above and a willingness to pursue further education as needed through training.doc

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use a keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently.
• Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast-paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crises.