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;
Micro Logix and Control Logix 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.