Automation Electrician (AE)

Responsible for performing electrical and automation maintenance service on all operational equipment for the plant. Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, preventive maintenance systems and processes. Assist with planned scheduling creation for optimal work efficiency within the maintenance department to improve and increase site operational effectiveness.

• Connect power supply wires to equipment and connect wiring from equipment to equipment or from equipment to instruments or controllers.
• Research controls and instrumentation devices available to industry that provide the best solution to process needs.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, drives, starters, and process instruments.
• Replace/repair/calibrate faulty electrical and instrumentation components such as relays, switches, contactors, solenoids, photo eyes, flow meters, level, and pressure indicators / transmitters, RTD's, etc.
• Repair/replace faulty electronic components such as PCB's.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS systems and associated apparatus by programming or editing programs and control loops.
• Write PLC/DCS programs for new equipment or alterations of existing equipment.
• Troubleshoot all aspects of 480V 3-phase electrical systems with or without schematics.
• Troubleshoot, align and repair 4-20mA circuits
• Read and troubleshoot using technical manuals, electrical diagrams, and PLC logic / DCS language.
• Troubleshoot valve and pumping controls.
• Set-up wiring for new valves to be put in service.
• Comply with all HR policies and procedures.
• Comply with relevant employment laws.
• Operate in a safe manner and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ongoing development/training as required.
• Regularly communicate with other employees.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical and/or electrical terminology.
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to recognize problems with various types of industrial machinery.
•  Experience in food processing.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to read machine and process drawings.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Strong networking and teamwork skills