RENDERING ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

Description

JBS Souderton Mopac E-Tech Job Description

Responsibilities and tasks

• Design, specify, start, validate, monitor, and troubleshoot electronic control systems including PLC logic, HMI, VFD's, relay logic and motor controls.

• Work cross-functionally with other departments and across other engineering disciplines to design and detail industrial processes, motor controls, instrumentation, and power systems that meet business requirements.

• Program, troubleshoot, and configure Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC/HMI control systems.

• Detail control strategy for process areas, communicate, educate, and train other maintenance personnel and managers on processes, equipment, and standards.

• Problem-solve in processes and/or design issues by applying controls.

• Converse with contractors from a project management standpoint on the installation and commissioning of electronic control systems and related electrical maintenance.

• Working knowledge of scale controller setup and adjustment is a plus.

• Must have a working knowledge of all voltage ranges.

• Must have the ability to setup, maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair all control systems as well as line voltage systems.

• Must be able to install conduit, pull wire and terminate connections.

• Must be able to use manufacturer technical support as a troubleshooting tool to solve complicated issues.

• Must be able to read and follow electrical schematics to both troubleshoot and install equipment.

• Reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor.

Daily Responsibilities

• Completion of daily/weekly PM packet

• Daily rounds of inspection for all electrical and controls equipment.

• Report all issues found in order to have work order created.

• Will have work orders assigned for repair of OT devices and electrical equipment.

• Answers to the Maintenance Supervisor for facility breakdown calls

• Meet face to face with the outgoing shift's ET to give an account of the issues found and/or addressed during shift.

• Order parts and materials for both projects and repairs

Ownership of

• Electrical safety and maintenance throughout the facility

• Controls throughout the facility

• Cleanliness, neatness, and order of the electrical/electronic equipment both in plant and material storage area

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering preferred.

• Ability to work non-traditional hours based on facility needs for commissioning and uploading.

• Demonstrate problem solving ability with root analysis (RCA) required.

• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Good planning and priority setting skills.

• Be Safety Minded

• Work hours will be 4 days of 12-hour shifts.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

EEO/VETS/DISABILITY