Electrical & Instrument Technician - Group14 Technologies
Moses Lake, WA
About the Job
Group14 Technologies: An Elemental Approach to Better Batteries
Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for all battery applications. Between its headquarters and factories in Washington State, its silane factory in Germany, and its joint venture factory in South Korea, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational performance for a more sustainable future.
Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Decarbonization Partners, and SK Inc, Group14 raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy in 2022-2023 to scale its technology and global manufacturing footprint.
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. Our team and everyone at our company is committed to cultivating a more sustainably powered world with solutions for today, not years from now.
The Industrial Electrical & Instrument Technician supports Plant Operations with electrical, instruments, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of process operations and facility equipment with an additional focus on predictive and preventative maintenance.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Interpret technical drawings and procedures to aid in troubleshooting and repair of most electrical, instruments and control system equipment.
- Ensure daily maintenance and repair activities are tracked/logged and performed safely and in a timely manner and closed out effectively.
- Operate and maintain a variety of test equipment using established procedures.
- Interface with operators and engineers to understand and find "root cause" of equipment problems and hazards in need of service, repair and/or replacement of components, communicate those options/suggestions and propose fixes and improvement ideas to pertinent technical staff.
- Repair, maintain, and install electrical systems and equipment such as motors, drives, wiring and associated devices.
- Diagnose the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform corrective and preventative maintenance.
- Review and update loop diagrams and specification sheets as required.
- Participate in new installations and modifications to existing equipment.
- Maintain proficiency in electrical troubleshooting; high volt, low volt and controls circuits.
- Must be able to identify and specify materials and procedures required for repair and/or rebuilding of manufacturing equipment.
- Assist in developing, executing, and expanding a Predictive and Preventive Maintenance program and support tracking systems with predictive maintenance practices, while being flexible to cover emergency maintenance.
- Participates in design reviews, Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and the management of change (MOC) process.
- Serve as an "on-call" technician during off-hours, weekends and holidays as part of the call out rotation to perform limited troubleshooting and repair mechanical equipment.
- Learn and follow plant procedures and safety regulations.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 to 5 years' related experience or equivalent combination of industrial maintenance experience and education.
- Must be capable of effectively interfacing with other departments/personnel for the purpose of developing and/or supplying information to ascertain and achieve processing requirements.
- Understanding of Predictive Preventive Maintenance programs.
- Understanding of LOTO.
- Working knowledge of Parker, Allen Bradley, and Siemens AC variable frequency drives, PLCs and associated protocols is a plus.
- Must be able to read, follow and identify components depicted on schematics and engineered drawings.
- Must be able to operate forklift and aerial lift platforms to work at heights up to 26 feet on a limited basis, 14 feet on average when needed.
- Must be able to handle physical heavy lifting of materials/tools up to 75 pounds. Heavier materials may require assistance.
- Capable of wearing respiratory protection as required.
- Looking for good general mechanical aptitude and experience with; HVAC, IR-thermal, ultrasound, vibration, baker testing, instrument calibration, electrical license, controls, UPS, and robotics.
The base pay range for this position is $30/hr - $50/hr. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.
GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
- Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
- 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Stock Options
GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn't just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: careers@group14.technology. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.
Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS
Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.
Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.
