Reliability Electrician IV

Shaw•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

Install and repair electrical equipment. Must be knowledgeable in the principles and techniques commonly used in the electrical field, including programming, troubleshooting, PLC’s, inverters, and single loop controllers. Candidate must be able to provide training and guidance to technician-electrician II and III. Must be able to successfully perform all requirements of technician-electrician IV according to START program requirements. The candidate chosen for this position may be hired at an interim job title and interim pay rate if all training and testing requirements for the position have not been successfully completed prior to hire/placement.

Requirements

Must be able to interpret electrical and mechanical situations to determine process failure, needs, and improvements
Must be able to perform preventive maintenance on equipment
Must be able to use test equipment including but not limited to DMM’s, amp meters, and megger meters
Must be able to design, install, repair, replace and maintain motors, drives, controls, starters, lights, power, communication, PLC, and other related systems
Know the practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment of the electrician’s trade
Know the hazards and safety precautions of all procedures
Know to diagnose and remedy maintenance problems
Knowledge of AC/DC drive programming
Knowledge of the National Electric Code
Knowledgeable in the use of DOS, Windows, RSLogix, RSLinks, and other supplied software
Knowledgeable of PID control
Knowledgeable of TMS system
Work cooperatively with other electrician/maintenance employees
Must be able to work 8-12 hour shifts and overtime as necessary up to 7 days including the ability to give work instructions via telephone
Must have satisfactory work history as defined in personnel file
Must possess good communication skills, both written and oral to management and other electricians
Must attend shift first-day-back safety meetings
Must meet all requirements to drive/operate company vehicle on company business
Must comply with all company policies
Must attend all training/development as required by facility management
Must practice good housekeeping skills
Must abide by Company attendance policy
Must support PRIDE goals
Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry loads of up to 50 pounds without assistance
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp and reach frequently
Must be able to work with hands/arms extended overhead
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders repeatedly
Must be able to work in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees for limited periods of time
Must be able to operate hand and power tools and equipment
Must be able to use/operate hand and power tools in areas of limited space
Must be able to work in elevated environment (ladders, lifts, baskets, etc.) for extended periods of time
Must be able to work in industrial environment with elevated noise levels, dust, dirt, humidity and temperature variations
Must be able to work outdoors as needed
Must be able to work on facility roofs as necessary
Must be able to work near moving electrical machine parts and near live electrical systems
Must successfully pass vision screen for color perception
Must participate in pre-shift stretching exercises

Responsibilities

Successful completion/execution of START Technician-Electrician IV training program or have verifiable experience
Receive project assignment from supervisor and respond to trouble calls from other departments
Troubleshoot relay logic
Draw and interpret schematics and compile documentation for complex projects
Projects must be completed in a safe and timely fashion
Interpret electrical and mechanical situations to determine process failure, needs, and improvements.
Write simple PLC program applications
Design, program, and troubleshoot simple PLC systems
Be able to effectively train technicians at all other levels to perform task successfully and safely
Consistent effort to stay current with new technology, equipment, and regulations
Maintain electrical operations for off-shift production systems – may require giving instructions via telephone conversations
Complete assignments in a timely fashion
Report to management any quality and safety problems and potential production problems that are encountered while performing the job
Perform all job duties in a safe manner without bodily injury to self or others
Perform all related job duties and other responsibilities assigned by supervisor or department manager
Learn and use Ariba procurement system to order parts and supplies related to job needs
Learn and use EZ Entry/TPM system to set up and receive work instructions