Port Electrical Technician - *Sign On Bonus Offered*

Description

• Troubleshoot different communication and IT technologies (D-Net, E-Net, Fiber Optic).
• Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Maintains adherence to workplace and safety practices and principles, and electrical standards in compliance with the relevant Federal, State, and Local Codes.
• Program and troubleshoot with DeviceNet; ControlNet and Flex I/O.
• Monitor production process operating parameters and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance
• Perform electrical field work including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process control, drives and actuators, instrumentation and telemetry equipment.
• Wire, Troubleshoot, repair, AC/DC circuits and equipment, replace wiring electrical issues relating to the PLC, motor control centers, 480V and 4160V electrical distribution equipment and all electrical devices, equipment, sensors and fixtures
• Perform installation, maintenance work, electrical field work, inspections/maintenance of heavy equipment obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices
• Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues relating to the PLC controlled devices, motor control centers, VFD’s instrumentation (multi-meter, megger, process meter, hart meter, amp meter) and other standard electrical devices using electrical drawings.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before use and reports abnormalities

Requirements

• Wood products background.
• At least two (2) years manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
• Able to climb multiple flights of steps, ramps, vertical ladders, scaffolds (fixed or portable)
• Advanced degree/certification in electrical engineering or controls a plus.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurements.
• Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Ability to work from heights and confined spaces
• Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform work while wearing PPE including Arc Flash protection.
• Experience in PLC programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment.
• Must demonstrate electrical aptitude and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, problem solving interpersonal and team skills
• Working at heights and confined spaces.
• Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and power tools as required for troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions.
• Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge.
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Four (4) years of electrical experience.
• High School degree or equivalent, applicants in process of getting GED will be 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.
• Willing and able to adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment.
• Ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting and pulling up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance