Electrical Technician

St. Mary’s Cement, Inc.

Job Description

Position:                    Electrical Technician

Department:              Electrical

Summary:     Maintain the plant’s electrical equipment and system using the principles of predictive and preventive maintenance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned

Read and understand electrical wiring diagrams

• • • Test and install single and three phase motors and motor starters

• • • Maintain and troubleshoot MCC’s (motor control centers)

• • • Work with PLC program

• • • Install, replace, and trouble shoot and repair electrical circuits and programmable logic controls

• • • Access work orders, work instructions, drawings and documents.  Update completed work orders. 

• • • Maintain and trouble shoot high voltage switchgear and controls j

• • • Troubleshoot primary distribution system

• • • Dismantle, disconnect and replace electrical defective electrical components equipment
    • (Armature brushes, solenoids etc.)

• • • Repair and replace transformers, and lighting fixtures

• • • Promote environmental and safety awareness in alignment with safety and environmental goals

• • • Work alone or with minimal supervision

• • • Conduct routine planned work observations
       

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be self-motivated and able to work safely under minimum supervision
 

Education and/or experience: Graduate of a certified four year Electrician Apprentice Program or equivalent.   Must have at least four years’ experience as an Electrician Journeyman. Knowledge of low, medium and high voltage applications.  Experience with Allen Bradley PLC.  Prefer heavy industry experience.

Reasoning Ability:  Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Electrical Journeyman Card or Master Electrician Card required.

Physical demands: Walking, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching and lifting.

Work environment: Able to work indoor and outside in hot, cold, or wet conditions. Able to work in dusty environment and in and around noisy areas.

Other:  Must be willing to work overtime and accept call-ins after hours and on weekends.

Balances team and individual responsibilities.  Contributes to building a positive team spirit.