Electrical Technician I

Summary: Performs maintenance, installation, repair of electrical systems on heavy equipment by applying electrical principles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Any one position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification.

• Repairing and replacing defective parts in controllers, switchboards, switches, conductors, and other electrical fixtures.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical components of machinery and equipment, including transformers, generators exciters, and hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Performing preventive repair and maintenance of field electrical systems, devices, equipment and components.
• Testing solid-state circuitry to find defective parts in digital and analog equipment and replacing defective parts.
• Installing enhancements and major upgrades to electrical subsystems.
• Designing and modifying motor power control equipment circuits, reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Preparing schedules and coordinating activities with other divisions and sections.
• Planning and laying work orders or work from instructions, using sketches, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ensure the accuracy and completion of all preventive maintenance duties.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Exhibits efficiency in problem solving by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner to meet established customer deadlines.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service.
• Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.
• Contributes to building a positive team environment through commitment, respect and communication.
• Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards and personal accountability.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry working with low, medium and high voltage electrical equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Proficient ability to calibrate, test, troubleshoot and install instrumentation and/or electrical equipment.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures.
• Must be capable of utilizing proper PPE.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Able to lift 65 lbs. from floor to shoulder level occasionally.
• Ability to frequently exert the pound force limits for push/pull 50lb f (no wheels) or 100lb f (wheels).
• Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands and fingers.
• Requires crawling and working in narrow spaces.
• Requires frequent repetitive movements, i.e. hammering, turning wrenches, screwdrivers and impact tools.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
• Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Exposed to cold, heat, noise mechanical/electrical fume or odor.
• Will be required on occasion to work more than 8 hours on one shift.
• Will be required to work at a minimum height of four feet off of the ground.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile equipment and motor vehicles as required