What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic position at DS Smith?
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, transformers, switchgear, lighting, and power distribution equipment
- Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation systems such as process control equipment, transmitters, analyzers, and distributed control systems (DCS)
- Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems, control devices, hydraulic equipment, circuits and components
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on electrical and instrumentation equipment according to schedules
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot issues to determine causes and make repairs
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and blueprints
- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage
- Applying problem solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures
- Assisting in the development and implementation of reliability centered maintenance strategies
- Performing periodic proactive asset strategies, such as maintenance routes, preventative maintenance, and other tasks to improve reliability and uptime
- Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines, lockout/tagout protocols, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Use of PPE & respiratory protection is required
- Must be able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions:
- Industrial environment with exposure to dust, heat, dirt, grease, chemicals, noise, various weather conditions & other industrial environments
- Frequent walking, climbing ladders & stairs; crawling into confined spaces; measure/lift/carry objects of varying weights
- May be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Overtime may be required during outages or emergencies
Accountabilities:
- Must adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
- Maintaining accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventive maintenance findings
- Able and willing to support the demands of a 24/7 operation
Skills & Ability:
- Strong knowledge of electrical theory, equipment, and National Electrical Code
- Experience with instrumentation such as process control systems, PLCs, transmitters, and analysers
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
