Electrical Maintenance Technician

Essential Job Requirements

• Perform basic preventative maintenance and calibration on all equipment
  • Working knowledge and experience interfacing with and diagnosis of AB & GE PLC's, HMI, and Servo Systems.
• Basic troubleshooting, testing and repair of electrical systems, using required equipment including 70E tools, PPE and Safe Work procedures
• Experience working with PLCs preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude desired.
• Knowledge of SAP Maintenance module would be a plus.
• Follow safe practices while working with 24VDC, 120 VAC and 480 VAC systems
• Support automation control systems
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and controls systems along with a general understanding of material handling practices
• Complete all necessary documentation
• Operate in accordance with Job Safety Analysis, hazard awareness, emergency procedures and high voltage training
• Proper use of Lock Out Tag Out
• Tap 3 phase electrical motor leads, install a 3-phase motor and locate general wiring

Education and/or Experience

• Intermediate electrical and analytical aptitude
  • A two-year post high school diploma/certificate in electro-mechanical technology (or similar associate/technical degree preferred)
• Basic understanding of blueprints and schematics
• Basic understanding of high voltage equipment, machinery controls, microprocessor equipment, thermocouples and RTDs
• Able to obtain MSHA certification

Knowledge, Skills, and General Abilities

• Can work independently
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Process improvement driven
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Dependable and reliable for work schedule based on business needs
• Able to work in various weather conditions, enclosures and confined spaces
• Perform work at various heights
• Able to use shop equipment, including but not limited to, a multimeter, ammeter and megger

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and maneuver up to 70 pounds
• Wear safety attire or protective gear daily, including respirators when needed
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop and kneel
  

Working Environment

• Manufacturing facility - Some dust and noise.
• Heat Treatment areas (Kilns & Ovens).

EEO Statement

RHI Magnesita is an equal opportunity employer and employs individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical handicap, age, marital status or other protected class status pursuant to applicable law. RHI Magnesita does not reject employees, or otherwise deem employees unacceptable, or take any other action for any reason prohibited by federal, state or local laws including, but not limited to, laws pertaining to employment discrimination or employee safety. In addition, RHI Magnesita does not tolerate unlawful harassment or retaliation, and abides by all applicable laws related to sexual or other forms of harassment and all laws regarding retaliation.