Plant Industrial Electrician

Position Summary

Performs electrical, instrumentation and automation maintenance work as required to maintain plant electrical, mine, packaging, and truck loadout equipment

The Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation (EIA) technician will troubleshoot/repair/preventative maintenance (PM)/calibrate/install of plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation and automation equipment throughout the entire plant or mine, including low voltage systems, AC and DC systems, lighting, motors, receptacles, starters, soft starters, drives, power supply wiring (including conduit), transformers, programmable controllers, process control systems, electrical components as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Position pay range $35-$40/hour
 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

•    Uses hand tools and testers to maintain and repair motors, starters, drives, low voltage systems and instrumentation throughout the entire plant
•    Replace, repair, troubleshoot, calibrate, or clean electrical, instrumentation and automation systems
•    Troubleshooting visually and with varied testing equipment all EIA systems throughout the Plant.  Changes hardware in system to maintain interface between automation and operations as needed
•    Responsible for regular work orders as well as emergencies throughout the Plant or Mine.  Responsible for housekeeping in all work areas
•    Performs maintenance on equipment that monitors flow, temperature, density, and pressure equipment
•    Communicates daily with area supervisor who prioritizes, and delegates work to the technicians.  Communicate findings with management
•    Follows verbal or written instructions from supervision and management Utilizes and inputs data into the CMMS system as required
•    Be vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers
•    Report any issues that can impact the environment or the safety of the employees
•    Other duties as assigned, including bulk/bag packaging and truck loadout systems
•    Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment
•    Troubleshoot and repairs control/instrumentation systems. 
•    Inspects electrical and instrumentation systems.
•    Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
•    Performs calibration on various pieces of equipment and instrumentation.
•    Runs conduit and handles conductors.
•    Installs new electrical equipment.
•    Assists plant employees in the proper operation of equipment.
•    Repairs shop tools.
•    Performs maintenance on lighting structures.
•    Performs various types of welding associated with electrical installation and maintenance. 
•    Uses the computerized maintenance management system to create and close work orders.
Observes all safety rules and regulations, as well as complies with national electrical code (NFPA-70), electrical safety in the workplace (NFPA-70E) and Mind Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
 

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

•    High school diploma or GED required; prefer an associate degree in Vocational, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Automation
•    5 years’ experience in Industrial Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation or completion of an accredited Apprenticeship Program in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation Systems required
•    Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
•    Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Rockwell Automation RSView32, Factory Talk Site-Edition ant Machine Edition programming/software and hardware experience preferred
•    Basic understanding of Process Control Network (PCN) Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet and DH+ communication networks experience desired
•    Good organizational skills and ability to work alone or partner or team setting
•    Ability to accept and follow all safety procedures
•    Data entry capable
•    Ability to safely move in and through work areas, including climbing stairs, maintaining good balance, being mentally alert, having good visual acuity and safely working at heights
•    Ability to safely work in and around heavy industrial environment, including moving objects, haul trucks, loaders, and transport vehicles
•    Complete Pre-Job Workplace Examinations per MSHA
•    Responsible for the safe and compliant storage/inspection/usage of tools and equipment as assigned
•    Physical work environment is frequently outdoors and exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• Knowledge and practical experience working with NEC and NFPA 70e.

Physical Requirements

•    Must be able to safely perform the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others
•    Able to lift 50-70 lbs. unassisted and regularly
•    Able to climb stairs and work at various heights
•    Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
•    Able to hear, with or without correction
•    Able to read, write and understand basic English
•    Able to see, with or without correction
•    Able to travel unassisted
•    Able to use fine hand motor skills