Senior Electrical Technician

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician plays a crucial role in enabling production throughput, reducing equipment downtime, troubleshooting issues, eliminating defects, and building technical mastery. They are subject-matter experts in specific technologies, capable of covering multiple areas during their shift. As skills increase, they support improvements and capital projects to deliver the best product at the lowest cost with the highest quality and in a safe environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed packing, making, and facilities power & controls equipment.
• Collaborating with Operating and Project Teams to eliminate losses and improve electrical systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment.
• Troubleshooting, monitoring, & programming PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring variable frequency drives, servo control systems, robotics.
• Troubleshooting and repairing machine and process control equipment.
• Analyzing trends and technical data to gain insights into the controls and identify issues proactively.
• Building technical skills in others.

Technical Requirements

• Acquire Low Voltage Qualification (up to 1,000V).
• Utilize tools to eliminate defects and improve systems (UPS, Y-Y, failure analysis, etc.).
• Be knowledgeable on the electrical systems on equipment to effectively troubleshoot issues and lead improvement projects.
• Be involved in all planned maintenance downtime events.
• Capable of advanced programming, set-up, and configuration of electrical components (VFD's, PLC's, Servos, Flow Meters, Pressure Meters, communications, etc.).
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting (hardware and software) in support of Operating Teams.
• Proactively monitor and maintain electrical field devices and power systems (execute PM's, CIL's, replace in-kind, calibrations, etc.).
• Execute electrical Maintenance Planning task.
• Demonstrate computer aptitude-acquire basic programming, set-up, and configuration of electrical components (VFD's, servos, PLC's, scales, communications, etc.).
• Interface with vendors, suppliers, or on-site construction teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED & 2-year technical degree/certification in Industrial Electrical or related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Applied electrical and controls skills in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge and practical application with some of the following technology areas: PLC's, HMI's, process instrumentation, machine control systems, variable frequency drives (PowerFlex, etc.), servo drives, robotics, power distribution (<600V), control system networking, and electrical safety.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, issue resolution, and root cause analysis for industrial electrical issues.
• Capable of using PLC program navigation for troubleshooting.
• Able to read and use electrical schematics and single-line drawings.
• Able to use electrical troubleshooting tools for measurements and analysis.
• Experience with a regulated industry, such as Food, Cosmetic, or Drug for knowledge of GMP compliance is a plus.
• Role model electrical safety in ALL aspects of your work.
• Self-directed and motivated; have a sense of urgency and bias for action to deliver needed results.

What We Offer

• Responsibilities as of Day 1 - you will feel the ownership of your work from the beginning, and you will be given specific ownership areas and responsibilities.
• Continuous mentorship - you will work with passionate people and receive formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.
• Work and be part of a dynamic and encouraging environment - working over a diverse array of interesting problems.
• Promote agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• Get a competitive salary and benefits package.