Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Essentia

Location: Iowa

** Purpose**:
To ensure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles and plant facilities as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
** Electrical Maintenance*
* ** Duties 75%
*** Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures
* Test circuitry and components using special testing equipment such as multi-meters and mega ohm meters
* Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and infrastructure.
* Diagnose machine and/or equipment malfunctions, operating malfunctions, and operating difficulties and makes repairs and adjustments in order to minimize downtime.
* PLC and motor variable frequency drive knowledge preferred.
* Install, repair and troubleshoot various low voltage systems including door control, camera, cat5/6 media and associated communication devices.
* Perform installation and repairs of electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in building.
* Ensures all electrical installations and repairs comply with state codes and regulations
* Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations
* Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections
* Process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations
* Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems
* Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required
* Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management
* Construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures
* Assist in maintaining the safe conditions of facility and grounds may include snow and ice removal from entrances, emergency exits and walkways.
** Job Requirements*
* * Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery)
* Electrical knowledge ranging from 24 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase).
* Ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, power tools, grindersn and tape measure.
* Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license.
* Ability to utilize basic math skills, including a variety of calculations.
* Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
* Ability to read and record data from various gauges.
* Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving.
* Ability to understand wire diagrams, blueprints and diagrams.
* Ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
* Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
* Ability to operate all plant and office equipment necessary to accomplish job duties such as computers, office telephones including voice mail features, fax machines.
* Ability to work daily shift, occasional weekends, extended hours, and rotate on call hours as needed.
* General and specific knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
* Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical/automation, pneumatic, steam and mechanical systems
* Equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.
* Ability to recognize food safety violations or product quality issues and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve, notify Plant Manager and/or the Quality Control Supervisor.
* Ability to assist other work-related areas as requested.
* Ability to work off at heights off of portable ladders, scaffolding and aerial equipment.
* State of Iowa Journeymen or Master license preferred but not required.
* 2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required.
* Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required.
* Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required.
* 2+ years…