Maintenance| Reliability Electrician V - Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Job Title

Maintenance| Reliability Electrician V

Position Overview

Reliability Electrician V

This position will be responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, programming, and improvement initiatives of PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s, and controls for plant equipment including, but not limited to process machines, automated material handling, and process support equipment. 

POSITION PURPOSE:

To maintain and ensure capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on:

Safe work practices High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service” Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience Sharing maintenance knowledge and application skills through mentoring lower grade electricians, while continuing to grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership

POSITION DUTIES & TASKS:

Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include electrical systems including, but not limited to:

• Electrical system components - MCC’s, inverters, motors, etc.

• Control systems - PLC’s, robotics, and other associated automation equipment

Perform advanced troubleshooting and lead repairs of equipment causing or contributing to

             safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues

• Differentiate between cause types when troubleshooting among product, process, mechanical, and electrical contributors

• Communicate findings and, leading design and implementation of correction steps 

• Verify, provide feedback, and update electrical schematics appropriately and in a timely manner

Execute and assist in development of proactive maintenance plans, including planned jobs on

             assigned equipment to include:

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function applying specifications, drawings, and written instruction on pre-defined schedules 

• Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities based on detailed job plans, including development of detailed job plans and ensuring any necessary updates to schematics are completed

Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI)

             efforts identified as critical to business objectives

• Includes design, setup, and programming of complex PLC and other operational equipment involved in product manufacturing

Mentor Reliability Electrician II’s-IV’s in development of needed skills, assisting those resources

             with oversight and management of projects and other work assignments linked to manufacturing systems

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging

• Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning

• Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools including Process Calibrators, oscilloscope, IR camera, data loggers, and data archival and analysis

• Math skills to include

  • Arithmetic

  • Application of formulas such as current, voltage, etc.

  • Conversion of measurement units

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/prints, updating electrical prints/schematics assigned for modification

• Identification and proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application 

• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)

• Advanced understanding of e-stop systems

• Advanced troubleshooting of electrical components such as, but not limited to PLC’s, AC & DC drives, relay logic, single loop controllers, pneumatics & hydraulics

• Ability to create advanced PLC systems and programs for process and operational control

COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards

• Solve Problems

• Build Customer Satisfaction

• Collaborate

Work Shift

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, days & AM/PM start time changes in the rotation

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.