Electrician

This position is responsible for ensuring the mill runs efficiently by decreasing down time due to electrical and instrumentation issues. This role will assist with the installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of mill equipment used for production. Individual must be able to work a 12 hour shift day or night.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation, maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance, setup, troubleshooting and repair of mill machinery.
• Provide electrical support and maintenance for hydraulics, pneumatics, hot oil systems, pumps, fans and conveyors.
• Conduct facility preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment.
• Maintenance and update of documentation for electrical systems.
• Replaces: Motors (low voltage and high voltage), motor starters, sensors and variable frequency drives.
• Provide troubleshooting of Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (plc), associated I/O and control networks.
• Troubleshoot plant control instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters).
• Troubleshoot complex drive systems.
• Maintain mill power distribution system (480V, 575V, 4160V and 13.8kV).
• Perform equipment changeovers.
• Generate detailed work records and hand over notes to facilitate proper communication between work crews.
• Document all work performed in the CMMS.
• Promote safe work practices including LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, etc
• Schedule and organize work methods, materials and parts.
• Operate maintenance equipment (forklifts, aerial lift platforms, skid steer loaders).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner
• Complete assigned work orders and support operations during upset condition.
• Work closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.
• Responsible for shift pass down to oncoming technicians 
• Maintain Electrical Logbook and keep it current at the end of each shift
• Understand and support the area maintenance initiative
• Assist in developing  PMs for your area of responsibility
• Know the downtime issues in your area and work to resolve them
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix.
• Enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work.
• Complete assigned work orders or other PM/PdM activities as assigned and return completed paperwork

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• 5+ years industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
• Demonstrated electrical and technical aptitude
• Allen Bradley PLC knowledge
• Prior diagnostic, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience
• Three years AC & DC motor control experience (including drives) required
• Three years electrical troubleshooting experience required
• Familiarity of the basic functions of a CMMS system preferred
• Strong written and communication skills required
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required
• Ability to work at heights, in hot, noisy & dirty environments required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs required
• Proven ability to be a self-motivated and a self-starter required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook  preferred