Job Summary: The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment to ensure continuous operation of the plant machinery and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Live the Omya Values of Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, & Perseverance.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical problems in industrial equipment, including motors, sensors, control systems, variable speed drives, burner management, chemical flow measurement, and other electrical components and systems.
• Perform installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up of equipment and systems as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and practices related to electrical work.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and plan maintenance activities.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking maintenance work.
• Installation, maintenance and routine calibration of process instrumentation.
• Collaborate with the Automation Department as needed to troubleshoot instrumentation and automation issues, as well as commission new systems.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineers as needed to troubleshoot, improve and maintain production operations.
• Create and modify protection and control (P&C) design documents and drawings for projects, including relay functional drawings, logic diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, communications diagrams, relay panel arrangement drawings, and bill of materials.
• Conduct and configure digital systems testing, including the investigation of test results and equipment calibration.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Participate in the lay-out, design, fabrication and installation of new electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and data-systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits.
• Participate in safety training and adhere to PPE requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of electrical maintenance programs.
• Embrace additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the team's collective achievements and the company's overarching goals.

Qualifications:

• Technical degree, certification, or approved electrical apprenticeship program.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience under the supervision of a qualified electrician.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of electrical code and safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in various conditions, including heights, extreme temperatures, noise, and dusty environments.
• Availability for overtime and emergency call-ins as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of standing, walking, and climbing throughout the shift.
• Able to work at varying heights and in confined spaces, accessing all areas of the plant.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 75lbs.

Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time role with the potential for overtime and weekend work.   Availability for off-hour call-ins is expected as part of our commitment to meeting our operational goals.
• Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
• Pay Range: $38.90 - $43.00 per hour