The Maintenance Technician will be a member of the maintenance team responsible for maintenance services including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems within the facility. Must possess strong electrical experience in PLC controlled systems (mainly AB: RS5, RS500, RS5000), power distribution, combustion systems, instrumentation, computer-based systems and networks, AC/DC motors and drive systems and servo systems. Strong mechanical skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, rotating systems, HVAC would be an added benefit.

• Comply with all Company rules for health and safety
• Follow work instructions and preventative maintenance plans, enter job completion data and associated stores issue transactions
• Interface with the SAP maintenance management system
• Identify improvement opportunities including the development of the preventative / predictive / proactive maintenance programs
• Possess excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; able to collaborate with others to find resolution to complex problems
• Able to consult with outside vendors and contractors
• Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment such as lathes, presses, saws, etc.
• Ability to operate forklifts, articulating lifts, and scissor lifts; perform work from ladders and scaffolds
• Familiar with NFPA70e requirements
• Working knowledge of load interrupting switches, distribution transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers; familiar with LOTO of Power Circuits
• Working knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
• Familiar with infrared testing, vibration analysis, oil analysis, motor circuit analysis and ultrasound testing
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry equipment, i.e., control valves, pumps, drives, instrumentation, AC/DC motors and controls, PLC (AB RS5, RS500, RS500 Series) and servo systems
• Ability to interpret electrical / instrument loop diagrams
• Demonstrate ability to use diagnostic equipment such as: voltmeters, ammeters, and oscilloscopes
• Working knowledge of maintenance plant facilities equipment such as lighting, air, compressors, cooling towers, fire systems, HVAC, cranes and lifting devices, and other industrial systems
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment breakdowns to ensure production schedules are met and work details are recorded in SAP
• Ensure that all maintenance procedures and the quality of work is compliant with company standards
• Working knowledge of combustion and induction heating systems
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• 5 Years previous maintenance experience in an electrical trades or multi-craft program
• Ability to pass an applicable job-related Aptitude test
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work nights and weekends, overtime, shutdowns and flexible scheduling (Continuous Shift)
• Strong communication skills using multiple forms such as email, text, phone and face-to-face
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with production personnel
• Self-motivated and driven to accomplish daily tasks and responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree or completion of Apprenticeship Program
• Previous experience using maintenance management systems such as SAP
• Worked in an industrial environment
• Working knowledge of industrial plant power distribution equipment: transformers, load interrupting switches, switchgear, circuit breakers, trip relays
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.