Basic Functions

As a primary duty, the Panel Shop Technician I is responsible for the construction of quality UL397, UL397A, UL508A, UL698A, and UL891 panels. To this end, the Panel Shop Technician I is expected to heed the feedback provided through the Quality Management System (QMS) and supervision. The QMS promotes continuous improvement in the manufacturing process and refinement of technician “Craftmanship,” an Expanse core value. The constructed panels must conform to customer, Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), National Electric Code (NEC), and company standards.

Other duties the Panel Shop Technician I are expected to perform include moving parts and finished products, preparing and packaging products for shipment, delivering finished panels to local customers, pickup of parts and material from local vendors, participating in training as required, work 3S (sweep, sort, and standardize) improvements and maintenance, champion LEAN initiatives as personally or supervisor identified, and perform field non-energized warranty repairs as required.

In accordance with one of the five Expanse core values, “Safety,” the technician constructs panels in a safe manner conforming to all the company and shop safety requirements and encourages others to do so as well. The Panel Shop Technician I shall continually improve “Craftmanship,” an Expanse core value. The technician thrives to construct the product within the time standard, fulfilling the Panel Shop Technician I’s contribution to the shop’s on-time delivery commitment.

Responsibilities 

• Demonstrate values and practice behaviors consistent with Expanse vision.
• Abide by cultural expectations outlined in Panel Shop Technician I job binder.
• Promote a LEAN culture throughout the shop.
• Know the eight wastes and work to reduce and or eliminate the wastes within the constructs of the Panel Shop’s business strategy.
• Adhere to established work hours, breaks, and procedures related to time tracking.
• Build and wire control panels according to CAD, E-Plan, or other schematics and associated bill of materials (BOM).
• General duties will include assembly of control panels and enclosures, mounting components on panels, wire cutting, stripping, soldering, crimping, and performing a self QC checklist prior to submitting finished product to quality.
• Mark schematics with redlines and other colors/symbols per engineering policy.
• Conduct daily 3S endeavors throughout the shop.
• Learn, adjust and hone craftmanship through quality and process improvements.
• Provide process improvement ideas to be evaluated by quality and engineering for inclusion in best practices.
• Rework panels as required by quality and disposition scrap per policy.
• Abide by any implemented tool management program, monitoring the use of equipment to make sure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements.
• If a tool is out of calibration, report to supervisor.
• Participate in shop wide continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop area daily using 3S principles and per 3S work methods.
• Prepare finished control panels for shipment.
• Involved with on-site non-energized warranty repairs.
• Participate in Safety Culture including Stop It Drop It & Behavioral Based Safety observations (expectation is four per person per month).
• Support special projects as required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use simple mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) to make job-related calculations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a technical school with emphasis in electrical or automation is a plus.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals.
• Able to read and comprehend schematics.
• Basic knowledge of shop standards.
• Be accountable for and be able to use tools provided by the tool program.
• Solid work ethic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain professionalism among co-workers and customers.
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, and possess a positive and productive attitude.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule that includes extended hours.

About Expanse Electrical Company

Expanse Electrical Offers an Excellent Compensation Package that includes a competitive salary and enrollment into our comprehensive benefits package.

Expanse Electrical is a leader in professional services, specializing in oilfield electrical construction & maintenance; industrial electrical supplies (serving the oil & gas industries); natural gas pipeline automation; utility distribution & transmission lines; and power substations.

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