POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides support to the Maintenance Department by repairing, maintaining, and installing instrumentation, electrical phases, and controls of the plant. Electronic Mechanics designated as a 1st Class Electronics Mechanic must be able to perform and/or assist with all principal functional responsibilities without direction by another Electronics Mechanic.
Troubleshoots, calibrates, and installs the following systems and instrumentation: Electrical Systems Electric Motors Variable Frequency Drives HVAC Systems Chillers Electrical, Pneumatic, Lab, and Safety Instrumentation Electronic and Mechanical Scales Total Distributed Control (TDC's) Process Logic Communication (PLC's -Allen Bradley) Distributed Control Systems (DCS's - Honeywell) Repairs and maintains the following equipment: Conduit, Elevators, Vari Drive Units, Substations, Breaker Panels, Switches, Receptacles, Starter Panels, Pressure Regulators, pH and DO probes, off gas analyzers, critical instrument calibration, routine instrument PMs, and Electrical components on tow motors and lift trucks. Works with engineers on installing and maintaining experimental equipment. Installs and removes safety valves and rupture disks. Changes and rebuilds (electrical) motors all sizes from 1hp to 200 hp. Installs light bulbs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent. West Virginia Master's Electricians License or Technical Degree, Journeyman Apprenticeship (completion of preferably in Electronics or Electro Pneumatics), or equivalent experience. Two to five (2-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as an Instrument Technician or Electrician.
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Solid mechanical abilities Solid troubleshooting skills Excellent attention to detail Strong decision-making ability Understanding of the Hazards of Electricity and Electronics Familiarity with NFPA 70-E Understanding of ASME Relief Valve Procedure Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a self-directed team environment. Ability to access all areas of the plant. Strong oral and written communication skills. Computer proficiency: email; internet/online training; working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Familiarity with maintenance and/or ERP software (e.g. SAP) and calibration systems. Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to access all areas of the plant. The colleague can be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The employee will occasionally perform work in wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; areas of risk of electrical shock or radiation; and around vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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