Electrical TechnicianJob Summary: The Electrical Technician is a field oriented technical resource to the maintenance and reliability team in respective areas of the plant. The incumbent is the technological lead for instrumentation in their unit. This position works in conjunction with the Electrical Supervisor and Electrical Maintenance Team to provide reliable operating units.Role and ResponsibilitiesLeads by example with respect to plant safety policies and initiatives.
Champions opportunities to engineer out equipment hazards. Assists in the development and implementation of electrical safe work procedures and risk reducing pre-task hazard assessments that promote an incident free workplace.Technical assessment and repair of defective parts in electrical control equipment including skill at or willingness to be the subject matter expert in their unit on AC and DC DrivesInstalling, maintaining, and leading the preventive maintenance program on unit instrumentation including championing the calibration program on key instrumentsAssists automation team in PLC upgrades, and is proficient in PLC programmingPerforms preventive repair and maintenance of field, plant, and shop electronic and electrical systems, devices, equipment, and components.Testing of digital and analog equipment and replacing defective parts.Participating in and leading plant electrical system continuous improvement projects. Preparing job schedules and coordinating activities with other disciplines on project workActive member of the predictive maintenance team executing thermographic and other inspectionsDesigning modifications motor control equipment circuits, reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.Collaborates with electrical department planner to scope work orders and develop work instructions, sketches, blueprints, and drawings.Qualifications and Education RequirementsDegree in Electrical engineering or related field (or extensive related experience), orCertification in an Electrical Technician field from an accredited institution, andA minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing.Employee BenefitsHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife, and Disability Insurances401(k) planPaid vacation and holiday timeHealth and wellness programsImportant NotesNLMK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.