Sr. Electrical Controls Specialist

Company: Allied Reliability Group
Location: Joplin
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewThe Electrical Controls Technician--contributes to the success of the Plant by providing mechanical and electrical support for the entire manufacturing operation.--The Electrical Controls Technican is responsible performing preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance to the Joplin 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 lineResponsibilitiesLive the Safety Stand- Living Safely* Ensures 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 management* Works 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, Robotics* Ability 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 Systems* Perform combustion system maintenance, troubleshooting, and properly tuning.* Electrical Systems* Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers and wiring methods and materials.* Sensors and Controls* Ability 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 HMI* PLC 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 Systems* Troubleshoot/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 Expectations* Actively 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 Talent* Participation 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, training--and 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.#ICT*MON*QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:* A minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, training, and/or education* Must have high school diploma or equivalent* Must 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 check* Will 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 following* Expertise 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 Control * Expertise in Sensors and Sensor Software (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, pH, vision, position indication, etc.)* Motors, breakers, power distribution 12kV and below* Electrical Codes - NFPA 70, NFPA 86, NEC, etc.

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