What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician position at SUPER-PUFFT SNACKS USA INC?
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Electrical & instrumentation technician provides plant-wide electrical engineering support for AC/DC electrical equipment including electrical distribution, drives, breakers, transformers, PLC controls.
- Uses gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions and mechanic hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble system components.
- Manage and maintain instrument calibration documentation and CMMS database.
- Maintain computers and software packages relevant to the design, modification, installation and calibration of electrical and instrumentation systems
- Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of instrument application, operation and of the electrical and mechanical principles involved in repair, testing and calibration.
- Maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation devices, electrical power distribution and monitoring devices, VFD drives and motor control.
- Performs preventive and predictive maintenance including calibration, using data collectors, testing and diagnostic tools, and computerized maintenance management systems.
- Investigate equipment failures, determine root cause of failure.
- Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns.
- Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of the plant electrical and mechanical integrity programs.
- Must be familiar with VFD structure and be able to determine causes of failure and be able to repair (prefer AB experience)
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of Electromechanical and/or Instrumentation & Electrical experience
- Working knowledge of Programmable Electronic Systems (DCS, PLC), and the HMI's that support these
- Willingness to work overtime and respond to call-out after hours and weekends when needed
- College level classes preferred
- Able to read and understand P&ID drawings, schematic drawings, control loop drawings, logic diagram and ladder diagram