Position Details

This position provides support to the Maintenance Department by repairing, maintaining, and installing instrumentation, electrical phases, and controls of the plant.  Electronic Mechanics designated as a 1st Class Electronics Mechanic must be able to perform and/or assist with all principal functional responsibilities without direction by another Electronics Mechanic.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, calibrates, and installs the following systems and instrumentation:
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electric Motors
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • HVAC Systems
  • Chillers
  • Electrical, Pneumatic, Lab, and Safety Instrumentation
  • Electronic and Mechanical Scales
  • Total Distributed Control (TDC’s)
  • Process Logic Communication (PLC’s -Allen Bradley)
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS’s - Honeywell)
• Repairs and maintains the following equipment: Conduit, Elevators, Vari Drive Units, Substations, Breaker Panels, Switches, Receptacles, Starter Panels, Pressure Regulators, pH and DO probes, off gas analyzers, critical instrument calibration, routine instrument PMs, and Electrical components on tow motors and lift trucks.
• Works with engineers on installing and maintaining experimental equipment.
• Installs and removes safety valves and rupture disks.
• Changes and rebuilds (electrical) motors all sizes from 1hp to 200 hp.
• Installs light bulbs.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Solid mechanical abilities
• Solid troubleshooting skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong decision-making ability
• Understanding of the Hazards of Electricity and Electronics
• Familiarity with NFPA 70-E
• Understanding of ASME Relief Valve Procedure
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a self-directed team environment.
• Ability to access all areas of the plant.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency: email; internet/online training; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with maintenance and/or ERP software (e.g. SAP) and calibration systems.

Key Competencies

Skills

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.  West Virginia Master’s Electricians License or Technical Degree, Journeyman Apprenticeship (completion of preferably in Electronics or Electro Pneumatics), or equivalent experience.  Two to five (2-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as an Instrument Technician or Electrician.

Physical Requirements