Electric Actuation Technician - Starting at $22/hr base pay!

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success.  Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.  Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions.  R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.  The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. 

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm.  Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services.  Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:

R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing technical, skills, and trade training opportunities
• Defined career growth and advancement opportunities across the organization
• Opportunities for additional compensation growth based on skill development and performance
• Overtime opportunities are regularly available based on customer and project demand, allowing employees to significantly increase total take-home pay

General Description

Electric Actuation Technicians are responsible for the assembly, calibration, diagnostics and repair of all types of electric actuators (MOV’s).  Associated work often includes the service/repair of associated control, isolation, regulator/relief valves, including valve instrumentation.

This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced technical and mechanical skills through hands-on experience, continued training, and exposure to a wide variety of industrial equipment and customer applications. Associates in this role have opportunities for long-term career advancement and increased compensation growth as skills and experience develop.

Additional overtime opportunities may also be available based on customer demand and business needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in the assembly, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of electric actuators in the shop or at customer facilities
• Determine service requirements for electrical and mechanical components by use of technical drawings and various types of measuring equipment
• Preventive Maintenance and repair of electric actuators from brands such as Bettis, Limitorque, Rotork, Beck, and Auma.
• Assist in the design of the bracket and coupling interface between electric actuators and valves
• Customer communication – technical assistance, troubleshooting, determining disposition of repairs
• Adherence to all safety, quality and company rules/regulations
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality, and Activities Committees.
• Complete site-specific safety requirements
• Maintain driver eligibility
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Competencies

• Strong Electrical Ability/Aptitude
• Strong Safety Culture
• Process Control communication protocols including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS and Modbus.
• Familiar with Control System Rack Rooms, termination panels, and wiring associated with electric actuator installations
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Ability/Aptitude
• Knowledge of rigging and lifting
• Able to operate repair equipment namely: overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, power tools and electrical devices such as multi meters, HART Communicators
• Ability to stay task focused
• Self-Starter and Self-Directed
• Available for overnight travel up to 4 weeks (supporting nuclear refueling outages) with an overall field to shop ratio of 70%.
• Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills – exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.
• Time Management Skills
• Teamwork

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical/Trade School preferred
• 2 years Industrial plant experience preferred
• Valve repair experience
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Standing – long periods of time
• Walking – long periods of time
• Sitting
• Kneeling – long periods of time
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Use of hand tools and power tools
• Lifting – 50 Pounds
• Driving

RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.

This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.

Salary : $22