Electrical Specialist

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.

With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

• Promote and support highest level of safety, both personally and with others, throughout daily activities.
• Extension research and implementation of methods to improve plant equipment reliability and capabilities to include overall system leadership in assigned areas.
• Provide initial training and instruction for operating and maintenance personnel in theory of operation of new or revised production and facilities equipment. Shall assure that training and work practices comply with ISO-9000 guidelines.
• Coordinate and work with suppliers, outside servicemen, and contractors on equipment installation. May work as a technical resource or in a leadership role helping coordinate contractor tasks.
• Assist engineering in equipment shutdowns for capital and equipment revision upgrades.
• Perform equipment start-up and debugging, which will require working nights, weekends and overtime.
• Under minimal to no supervision, must work from verbal and written job instructions, manufacturer’s installation or service instructions and specifications, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, facility plans and similar information.
• Establish accurate documentation and machine control back-ups, such as PLC programs, etc.
• Install new equipment and relocate present equipment as directed. Make alteration to and install new or replacement wiring and electrical systems in new or existing equipment and facilities. This often includes providing direction to electrical contractor personnel.
• Have a good working knowledge of equipment electrical control systems to include AC & DC drives, programmable logic controllers, Panel views, Egan CMR-2000, Ignition, etc.
• Ability to effectively make PLC program changes and administer and lead a system of maintaining good administrative control of this process. This includes the ability understand and make good decisions about when a program change is needed versus using that as a short cut to solving the root cause of a problem.
• Specify and order materials and labor to complete fabrication and installation of equipment.
• Periodically, work with various levels of technical personnel on plant projects, when needed.
• Continually work to improve electro-mechanical, electronic, CAD, expertise and design skills.
• Work closely with Engineers in developing and maintaining drawing control practices. Shall be a leader responsible for maintaining plant files of all control systems.
• At the completion of projects, assure that control prints are supplied with adequate documentation. This will at times involve extensive interfacing with Division Engineering personnel.
• Create and modify electrical CAD drawings.
• Work with Maintenance Manager, Project Engineers and other maintenance personnel to establish standards for control parts and where practical assure these standards are followed.
• Provide effective troubleshooting and repair to plant equipment.
• Answer service calls, including both primary on-call rotation and back-up to others for 24/7 off shift emergency breakdowns. Diagnose causes of malfunctions, make necessary repairs and adjustments, repair or replace defective parts, and…