Electrical Controls Technician

Company: Allied Reliability
Location: Joplin
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

The Electrical Controls Techniciancontributes to the success of the Plant by providing mechanical and electrical support for the entire manufacturing operation.The Electrical Controls Technicanis responsible performing preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance to the Joplin mineral wool manufacturing plant.Candidates work in a team-based, self-managed operation with high levels of team interaction to effectively solve problems, perform production level maintenance, and utilize electronic driven production systems.Reports to: Maintenance SupervisorSpan of Control: No direct reports. The Joplin Plant has 120 employees with one manufacturing lineLive the Safety Stand- Living SafelyEnsures a safe and environmentally compliant workplace where safety is a first priority.Sustainability and Environmental Compliance / Stewardship.Strictly adhere to all plant safety practices, codes, procedures, and programs.Principle Duties:Work managementWorks from a planned work order process and work from a reactive basis. Completes records, reports, job summaries, CMMS updating, responsible for SAP duties.Assist in the development and completion of PM and Predictive maintenance programs for all motors, panels and electrical components/systems.Updates drawings or documentation as required.Variable Frequency Drives, Motion Control, RoboticsAbility to fully troubleshoot drives - DC and AC variable frequency drives, motion control drives, and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed.Install and commission VFD’s and motion control drive.Combustion SystemsPerform combustion system maintenance, troubleshooting, and properly tuning.Electrical SystemsAbility to install, maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers and wiring methods and materials.Sensors and ControlsAbility to install, maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components - photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs and encoders.PLCs and HMIPLC programs, ability to troubleshoot ladder logic (read use for troubleshooting), components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules and devices) and communication modules (Ethernet).Programming of local HMI’s to improve performance, upgrades, operator performance improvements.Mechanical SystemsTroubleshoot/install/commission pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical driven systems.Enhance maintenance processes through equipment and systems analysis to identify opportunities for equipment or process modification, equipment replacement, or application of new technology.Provide electrical, controls and automation support to automation projects, plant process, packaging and utility operations.Principle ExpectationsActively participates in the safety, communication process, continuous improvement, and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant.Understand and applying basic industrial electrical code (local compliance issues).Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings.Capable of determining fusing thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motors, etc.Understand and complies with all electrical safety OSHA safety standards - Arc Flash, Tools, Safety procedures, etc.Performs root cause analysis to include trend analysis, machine deterioration analysis, and condition based monitoring analysis.Actively participate in work teams and committees that are established to increase the plant’s performance.Leading and Developing TalentParticipation in both formal and informal training programs designed to teach personnel the operating and trouble-shooting techniques for the completed control system.Participates in talent development, trainingand builds open, trusting environment that promotes listening, respect, winning, and fun.Communicates effectively throughout the plant and ensures people have the right information to win.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, training, and/or educationMust have high school diploma or equivalentMust be 18 years of age or older.Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.Will be required to pass a physical and drug screen.Will be required to complete a background checkWill be required to pass performance testSTRONGLY PERFFERED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Strong working knowledge of the following manufactures process control hardware (Allen Bradley PLC5 and SLC 500, ControlLogix, CompactLogix etc.) for specification of the followingExpertise in PLC I/O Modules (Point I/O, Flex I/O), PLC I/O buses (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, ControlNet. etc.)Expertise in Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drives and Motion ControlExpertise in Sensors and Sensor Software (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, pH, vision, position indication, etc.)Motors, breakers, power distribution 12kV and belowElectrical Codes - NFPA 70, NFPA 86, NEC, etc.

Keywords: Allied Reliability, Joplin , Electrical Controls Technician, Other , Joplin, Missouri