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