Electrical Technician, 1st Shift

Purpose

Ensure availability of critical power & control systems for trouble free operation of plant support & production operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities



* Installation, troubleshooting & repair of low & high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electrical & control systems for packaging lines, facilities & plant support equipment such as air compressors, boilers, pumps, water purification system, production plant & warehouse lighting.


* Performs all work in compliance with company policies, procedures, and federal, state & local laws.


* Responsible for all electrical emergency & scheduled maintenance tasks across the plant.


* Identifies, reviews and plans electrical projects with/without guidance from department manager.


* Sizes circuits & installs conduit according to national and local electrical code standards.


* Upgrade outdated or unsafe electrical installations across the plant.


* Be a subject matter expert for all electrical needs across the plant.


* Standardize all electrical controls & power components to Allen Bradley parts as much as possible.


* Key member of plant emergency response team

Accountabilities:


* All electrical power & control systems across the plant and remote warehouse are fully operational in a safe & reliable manner

Qualification Standards:


* Be able to read, interpret, & modify electrical prints and schematics & document all self created changes


* Be able to use electrical diagnostic equipment such as multi meters, oscilloscopes, etc.


* Understanding of electrical requirements for intrinsically safe environment (Class I, Div.

I, Group C&D)



* Knowledge of Industry standard motion sensing & control devices.


* Expert knowledge of DC & AC motors & drives (AB preferred)


* Expert knowledge of Allen Bradley Mircologix & PLC-5 family of processors.


* Well versed in ladder logic programming (for PLC-5 etc.) & HMI interface configuration (such as Wonderware, PanelView etc.)


* Hands on knowledge of converting relay logic based systems to PLC based systems.


* Knowledge of cGMP and other regulatory requirements applicable to electrical installations.


* Knowledge of applicable national electrical codes and other relevant standards


* Be computer literate & have knowledge of industry standard PLC programming & HMI devices


* Gas House Safety System Training


* Familiarity with emergency response procedures


* cGMP training