Electrical Technician (Rotating Shifts)

The Electrical Technician assists in the production process, troubleshooting and repair of electrical, controls, and some mechanical aspects of production and facilities equipment on assigned shifts. This position provides technical support, analyzes production data, and improves safety, uptime, quality, energy consumption, tool change cycle times, and other operational metrics. This position is not eligible for visa support.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance work, electrical field work, inspections/maintenance of heavy equipment obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices; Maintain adherence to workplace and safety practices and principles, and electrical standards in compliance with relevant Federal, State, and Local Codes; Troubleshoot electrical issues relating to PLC controlled devices, motor control centers, VFDs, instrumentation and other standard electrical devices using electrical drawings; Wire, troubleshoot, repair AC/DC circuits and equipment, replace wiring, and address electrical issues relating to PLC, motor control centers, 480V and 4160V electrical distribution equipment and all electrical devices, equipment, sensors and fixtures; Troubleshoot communication and IT technologies (D-Net, E-Net, Fiber Optic); Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment; Perform electrical field work including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process control, drives and actuators, instrumentation and telemetry equipment; Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before use and report abnormalities; Monitor production process operating parameters and make appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance; Perform additional duties as assigned and directed

Requirements

At least two (2) years manufacturing experience; Four (4) years of electrical experience; Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and power tools for troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures; Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge; Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules; Ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders; Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions; Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and team skills; Willing and able to adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment; Willing and able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees; Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment; Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces; Working at heights and confined spaces; Willing and able to lift and pull up to 50 pounds and work up to twelve (12) hours a day; Able to climb multiple flights of steps, ramps, vertical ladders, scaffolds; Able to work around moving equipment and machinery; Ability to perform work while wearing PPE including Arc Flash protection

Nice to have

High School degree or equivalent (GED applicants considered), plus four (4) years of progressively responsible journey level electrical experience, or completion of a technical training program and two (2) years of experience; Advanced degree/certification in electrical engineering or controls; Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment; Must demonstrate electrical aptitude and troubleshooting; Proficient in mathematics and measurements; Wood products background; Experience in PLC programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment; Program and troubleshoot with DeviceNet, ControlNet and Flex I/O