What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical & Instrumentation (EI) Technician position at Arclin?
Electrical & Instrumentation (EI) Technician, Dillon, SC
Arclin USA is currently seeking talent for an Electrical & Instrumentation (EI) Technician position that we have available at our Dillon, South Carolina facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position will be responsible for preventative, predictive and prescriptive maintenance of industrial equipment to ensure daily production requirements are obtained.
Major Job Responsibilities/Activities:
- Responsible for all facets of routine and extensive preventive/predictive maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment such as transformers, motors (low and medium voltage, 5kV), lighting, transmitters, valves, alarms, and other process control devices.
- Replace switches, relays, transmitters, sensing devices, motors, valves, and other faulty equipment.
- Perform calibrations on all types of industrial pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices.
- Must be able to work safely around all electrical and mechanical equipment (lock out/tag out procedures, confined space procedures, etc.)
- Examine parts for defects such as opens, shorts, insulation breakdowns, wear, burns or breakage to determine underlying cause and effect of machine performance
- To possess strong troubleshooting skills, ownership and initiative in solving Electrical & Instrumentation issues, and an ability to work independently when necessary.
- Clean, lubricate, and adjust electrical parts, equipment and machinery to obtain proper operating conditions.
- Perform work in above ground spaces by using harnesses, scissor and boom lifts.
- Provide input to keep and maintain spare parts inventory levels at all times.
- Participates in MOCs, PHAs, and functional description reviews.
- Know and follow all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHEC, NFPA, NEC standards and company procedures
- Ability to work overtime, as needed, and available for call out overtime.
Following experience is required for the job:
- Experience with controls and able to monitor electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read and understand piping and instrument drawings, loop drawings, specification sheets, electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and blue prints.
- Knowledge of Troubleshooting of PLC and breakdowns, relay logic controls, AC/DC drives, pump & motor controls required.
- Exposure to work on natural gas appliances, pneumatic, hydraulic, Chemical Systems and Batching processes
- Experience with logic controllers, with 4-20 mA instrumentation, 3 phase motors and controls, transformers, control panels, and wiring
- Ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Basic computer skills required.
- Work in a team environment.
Education:
- Degree/Certification in Electrical/Electronics Technology program OR Valid Industrial Electrician License OR consideration will be awarded to non-degreed candidates with relevant practical experience.
Work Experience: 5 years Industrial Maintenance
- Essential Mental Functions: Good Hand/Eye Coordination, Communication Skills, Basic Mathematical Skills.
- Essential Physical Functions: Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment; this may include, but is not limited to potentially lifting up to 25 lbs., standing for extended periods of time bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, climbing stairs, or any combination of the aforementioned, etc. Capability to work in full personal protection equipment (PPE), air, respirator, suit, etc.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
