Electrical Technician

• Observes and follows all the safety regulations and plant procedures including use of personal protection equipment (PPE) as required to perform job duties safely.
• Participates in and supports mill’s safety training and safety engagement activities.
• Use the appropriate tools and software to troubleshoot and diagnose the root cause of electrical issues in the facility.
• Troubleshoot and test the functionality of process instrumentation; flow meters, level transmitters, level switches, etc.
• Work with resources to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals.
• PLC/DCS programming, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Repair electrical and electronic systems including any electromechanical production equipment.
• Collect PLC input and output data to monitor the efficiency of equipment to assist in the planning of future conversion operations.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.
• Complete the necessary documentation to ensure control documentations are correct and follow all necessary control procedures, and update drawings to reflect process improvements and field changes.
• Assist and consult with the management/engineering on projects as needed.
• Adhere to safe work practices, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Manage and work with contractors and vendors to monitor and improve efficiency and output.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• 2-year certification from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics is preferred.
• At least one year of strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electronics background is preferred with experience also in 480 volt, 2300 volt, 35k volts, 3-Phase Controls; AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLC’s, Control Logic;
  Reading Electrical Drawings and Ladder Logic.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e. pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) is necessary.
• Understanding of the working components of PLC/DCS systems.

Demonstrates expertise in PLC/DCS programming, troubleshooting, and repair, along with a strong background in industrial electrical systems and instrumentation. Proficient in interpreting electrical schematics and managing safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.

• PLC/DCS Programming
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Instrumentation Testing
• Safety Compliance

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• PLC Programming
• DCS Programming
• Electromechanical Repair
• Instrumentation Testing
• Reading Electrical Drawings
• Ladder Logic
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Smart Field Instruments
• 3-Phase Controls

• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Communication

• High School Diploma
• 2-Year Technical Certification

• Manufacturing Environment
• Safety Regulations
• Process Control Systems
• Electrical Schematics
• Plant Procedures

• Control Logic
• AB/Rockwell PLCs
• AB/Rockwell DC Drive
• Flow Meters
• Level Transmitters
• Level Switches
• PID Controllers