What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician position at KaMin LLC?
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: (Four to ten statements of accountability which can be observed or measured.)
- Replace lighting fixtures, ballasts, and bulbs throughout plant, labs, and offices.
- Install conduit and pull wire for new installation or repair of lighting and electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot three phase motor circuits including variable frequency drives and motor controls of all types.
- Install and/or replace electric motors, switches, receptacles, solenoids, thermocouples, fuses, transformers, sensors, transmitters, etc.
- Perform a variety of duties to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant process control systems.
- Maintain records and systems to achieve a high standard of preventative maintenance work that meets quality engineering standards.
- Assist electrical supervisor with implementation of electrical automation systems for the computerized control of process equipment.
- Maintain computerized control systems including Allen-Bradley PLCs and Foxboro DCS systems.
- Wear appropriate personal safety protection, follow prescribed procedures, and maintain a clean
and safe work area.
Working Conditions: (Office, mine, plant, etc.)
- Work is performed mostly in a plant environment.
- Duties split between indoor and outdoor work causing exposure to seasonal temperature variations. Possible exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and radiation.
- Requires climbing on various plant structures where electrical or instrument devices exist. This is a day and evening shift job requiring overtime as needed.
- Personal safety/health protection is required including eye, head, and hearing protection.
Knowledge/Skills: (The knowledge/skills required to perform the job's basic responsibilities. Include education, experience and any licenses required.)
- Minimum high school degree. Higher education and/or licenses or certificates a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience as an electrical/instrumentation technician in an industrial environment.
- Must have knowledge of and abide by the National Electric Code.
- Ability to read and understand schematics and electrical diagrams.
- Full understanding of electrical/instrumentation systems.
- Initiative oriented; ability to independently perform job functions with minimal supervision.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to do quality work safely