Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

Job description

PURPOSE:

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of the ethanol plant equipment, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and use sound decision making skills to fulfill assigned duties.

• Understands and adheres to all company procedures.

• Compliance with all company plant and safety rules.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform plant maintenance in all Electrical and Instrumentation areas of the plant.
• Diagnose, Trouble-shoot and Repair plant equipment Electrical and Instrumentation related issues.
• Perform installation, routine maintenance and repairs on existing and new electrical, instrumentation, PLC controls and mechanical equipment components.
• Performs corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance activities on all plant equipment including Motors, Soft and Mag Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling.
• Perform Troubleshooting, programming and repair of PLC/DCS systems, DCS soft and hardware repairs and responsible for their sustained operation.
• Read and follow electrical, mechanical and instrumentation diagrams and P&ID prints for trouble shooting and project works.
• Work with computerized maintenance management System (COGZ) to ensure fulfilment of all work orders assigned.
• Demonstrate personal computer skills and good understanding of electrical & PLC programs and hardware maintenance.
• Repair or replaces plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis.
• Communicate directly with maintenance supervisor and plant operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work.
• Helps with the installation of capital and operational projects, as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in Health, Safety and Environmental programs.
• Works with external contractors and vendors to implement installation of new equipment or systems and repairs of existing equipment.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Experience/ Educational:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in electrical and instrumentation work in the maintenance or repair of industrial equipment (pumps, valves, actuators, motors, compressors, centrifuges, conveying equipment, etc.) is required . Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education.
• Plant/Industrial Maintenance experience is required. Experience in the maintenance functions of a wet/dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.
• Experience in the use of smart hart, hand and power tools preferred.

Physical:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 70 lbs. of supplies and materials.
• Must have good eyesight to visually inspect product for quality and/or deficiencies of product.
• Must have mobility to bend and push materials into place.
• Must be able to stoop and bend to clean around and under equipment.
• Must be able to work in and around various working conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals and fumes).
• Must be able to work extended or varied hours to meet production demands.
• Must have good, manual dexterity to perform numerous eye/hand coordination activities to needed.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces.