DURING A TYPICAL DAY (IF THERE IS ONE)…  

• Troubleshoot and identify a root cause, repair, or replace parts, rewire and install related instrument/electrical goods including conduit and/or wiring.
• Ensure that all work performed is completed by following all local electrical codes. Including 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V, 24V DC and 4-20 mA loops and circuits as applicable to the location.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O.
• Responsible for all preventative and proactive electrical maintenance and compliance procedures.
• Assist with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular mechanical duties as directed.
• Calibrate, configure, and repair of measurement/control instruments for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and pH including associated valves and valve actuators.
• Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with plant processing equipment.
• Possess a strong understanding of motor control circuits and electric motors.
• Inform management of any instrument/electrical parts needed and assist with maintaining the required instrument/electronic/electrical parts inventories.
• Document and record: utilizing inventory control systems, maintaining calibration records, ordering parts, work with outside contractors, etc.
• Work with the management team and all staff daily to ensure the operation and all facilities are operating to standards.
• Understand how equipment and instrument/electronic controls operate and are utilized to operate the plant.
• Maintain work area to include cleanliness, serviceability, and accountability of all tools and supplies.
• Accomplish all other tasks, work orders, cleaning assignments or other duties as assigned by the management team.
• Assist in developing, training, and reviewing all pertinent instrument/electrical programs and procedures including Arc Flash Hazards and electrical integrity.
• Maintain licensing by attending state required code classes as required by location/leader.
• Be expected to receive calls after hours, including weekends and holidays, in the event of an emergency bioprocessing situation that would require electronic or instrument/electrical expertise.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Always maintain a team environment and champion in the community.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Associate’s degree in an electrical training program or equivalent is required.
• Journeyman or Master License preferred but may be required based on location.
• Thorough knowledge of standard electrical equipment and work practices is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and install 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V motors and breakers, protective relays, PLC’s, transformers, motor control centers, lights, breakers, panels, and other miscellaneous electrical equipment as applicable to the work location.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You’re capable of learning new programs.

Preferable experience in working with:

• Read and translate the information found within all: PLC code, Schematic wiring, and Ladder and P&ID’S process diagrams.
• Industrial network experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 year(s) of related work experience.
• Experience with 3 phase electrical systems up to 4160V 3 phase.
• Specific physical requirements may include:
• Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders.
• Opening valves.
• Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.
• Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.
• Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Using hand and power tools.