Electrical Maintenance Engineering Technician

Opportunity:

To provide electrical/electronic engineering technical support to Manufacturing and Maintenance, and to assist in the implementation of approved projects and the modification to manufacturing and/or facility equipment, as well as the resolution of equipment problems. 

Qualifications:

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent; Associates or Technical Degree (preferred)

Experience: 2-5 years in industrial electrical/electronic control systems; AC/DC Motor Drives and Tuning, Electro-hydraulic controls; PLC control system programming/installation; CAD drafting (preferred).

Areas of Knowledge: Electronics; PLC Fundamentals and Programming; Rockwell/Allen Bradley/Siemens PLC training; MicroLogix and ControlLogix platforms, Variable Frequency Drives, Digital/Analog controls; Electrical Troubleshooting; Electrical Safety, Computer control Siemens AC/DC drives (preferred); Siemens PLC and GE Series 90 PLC training (preferred) and Power Distribution (preferred).

Skills: Equipment Troubleshooting, Industrial Electronics, Technical Writing, Computer Operation, Communications, Print Reading, Project Management, CAD drafting (preferred).

Role Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures including: LOTO program, PPE, confined space arc flash, high voltage and environmental issues.
• Assist Maintenance in troubleshooting electrical control problems.
• Assist engineers with preliminary and construction engineering as directed.
• Maintain electrical drawings and documentation manually and digitally.
• Design or redesign electrical circuits, controls, PLC programs and computer controls as directed.
• Assist Maintenance with equipment upgrades, control modifications and documentation.
• Develop AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for Capital projects.
• Maintain availability during off shifts.