Strong Electrical and Mechanical aptitude required with extensive troubleshooting experience.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mill wide electrical power systems, working with AC and DC voltages ranging from 12, 24 and 500 VDC to 120/240, 480, 2300, 4,160 to 13,800 and AC.
Install and maintain electrical distribution equipment and components, working with electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers.
An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery including motors, solenoids, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systems
Ability to install and set up both A/C and D/C drives.
Ability to install and troubleshoot basic 3-phase motor control circuits
Knowledge of the various types of flow, pressure, level, temperature sensors and transmitters.
Working knowledge of control valves
Various proximity, flow, pressure, and limit switches.
A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
PLC troubleshooting
Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and instrumentation drawings
Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment
High School Diploma / GED is required
5+ years of Instrumentation and Electrical experience in a production maintenance environment or equivalent military experience is required.
Computer skills including MS Office and ability to quickly learn new software used in the department.
Strong electrical background with experience in 480-volt 3-Phase power distribution and Controls.
Basic understanding of Programable Logic Controllers and Distributed Control Systems.
Ability to read and understand Electrical and Instrumentation Drawings and PLC Ladder Logic.
Capable of meeting physical requirements to include working weekends/holidays, of working a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, work around heat, noise, both inside and outside.
Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e., pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) is necessary.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check, drug screen and job requirements assessment.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.