Electronic Technician - Prysmian Group
Sedalia, MO 65301
About the Job
Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.
We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian!
This Maintenance Electrician performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled electrical/electronic equipment installation, repair and replacement of plant equipment. The Maintenance Electrician should have a wide variety of electrical/electronic fundamental skills. The Maintenance Electrician must demonstrate a competency in the following:
Overview:
Participate in the Designs and develops of all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment and machinery. Provide support for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
- Support the maintenance department in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting.
- Provide technical support and direction to the maintenance department for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment in a manner which optimizes operational performance and safety.
- Manage small, assigned projects which include cost estimations, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve Plant and organizational objectives.
- Support outsourced repairs of critical electronic components.
- Adhere to all Corporate and Plant practices and policies in all aspects of work and ensure compliance with Federal, State and local electrical codes, and regulations.
- Partner with Electrical Engr. and Controls Engr. in the Development, writing, and de-bugging control logic for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
- Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operation.
- Utilize programming devices to analyze P.L.C. programs for failures or improvements. Maintain detailed records of critical process variables and ensure that programs are logical and as comprehensible as possible.
- Support the electricians in troubleshooting, repair and program AC/DC drive systems including off-shifts and weekends.
- Troubleshoot issues utilizing current technology including electrical test equipment and computer diagnosis equipment.
- Maintain existing documentation and ensure information is accessible to other team members.
- Participate with Operations to solve manufacturing problems, initiate productivity improvements, and identify future opportunities for the overall continual improvement of the Sedalia operation.
- Liaison with Engineering and Maintenance Team.
- Perform other related duties as per direction of the Manager and the Coordinator.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Advanced computer skills required including PLC programming and CAD. (Experience with Wonderware a plus).
- Understanding types of communication, DH+, Serial (Rs232, RS485) ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet.
- Ability to understand routing, gateways and VLan’s.
Qualifications:
- Electrical/Electronics Technician.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in PLC, Drives, Programing in Industrial Maintenance (wire & cable experience highly desirable).
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Will work in both factory and office conditions.
Source : Prysmian Group
