Job Details
SUMMARY:
The basic function of the E&I Technician is to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in a safe and professional manner.
SAFETY:
- Understand and follow all safety procedures
- Current on all safety trainings
- Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
- Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas.
- Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
- Complete General Plant Safety Training within the first 8 weeks.
PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:
The following lists the principle activities associated with the position of E&I Technician.
- Troubleshoot and maintains facility equipment to ensure safe, environmentally compliant and efficient equipment and facility operation.
- Performs electrical preventive, repair, and calibration maintenance procedures safely and professionally with adequate supervision in accordance with Federal and State
- Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures.
- Able to use and read available documentation (PID's/loop sheets/motor elementaries, etc.)
- Access and read PLC/DCS program control logic to diagnose and troubleshoot problems and repair with minimal or no supervision/additional training.
- Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis by direction and with supervision/training.
- Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
- Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs.
- Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities.
- Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested.
- Completes Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
- Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis.
- Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them immediately.
- Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lock out/tag out procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to face.
- Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action with supervision/training. Troubleshoots equipment, diagnose problems and repair with supervision/training.
- Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, man-lifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Other - Licenses as required by State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Must:
- Must understand solid state circuitry and 24V, 110V, 220V, 440V, and 480V systems.
- Ability to size an electrical panel based components for install; ability to size components and wiring based on electrical schematic; ability to build electrical automation enclosure based on schematics and plant requirements.
- Ability to diagnose problems with programmable controllers on equipment and operate electrical testing equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer.
- Able to interpret PLC ladder logic.
- Working knowledge of Servo Systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs.
- Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
- Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy.
- Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.
BEHAVIORS:
Safety
- Holds Self and Others accountable
- Contributes to "The Nichiha Way"
- Shares lessons learned on safety practices
- Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
Cooperation
- Team Player
- Treats others with respect
- Helps others
- Communicates effectively
- Thinks of team before self
Personal Awareness
- Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
- Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
- Open to constructive feedback
- Actively seeks ways to develop
Knowledge and Problem Solving
- Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
- Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
- Offers pragmatic solutions
- Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
Imitative and Productivity
- Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
- Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
- Adaptive to new ways of improvement
- Questions current status for improvements