Electrician Technician Job Description
Electrician Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Electrician Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Electrician Technician
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Education for Electrician Technician
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Employers hiring for the electrician technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Associates, Industrial, Education, Manufacturing, Military, Electronics, General Education, Electrician, Automotive
Skills for Electrician Technician
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Desired experience for electrician technician includes:
Electrician Technician Examples
Electrician Technician Job Description
- Locates and diagnoses trouble in electrical systems or suppression equipment
- Inspect, torque, and identify electrical deficiencies using various test instruments
- Maintain appropriate service and repair records
- Performing other related duties as required or directed
- Provide technical expertise to assist supervision and operations in the installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair 5KV and low voltage Motor Control Center equipment
- Off-site responsibilities include emergency response, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, start up, repairs, field modification on UPS Systems, DC Rectifiers, Batteries and PDU equipment
- Apply an intensive and diversified knowledge of start-up, testing and operations and be responsible for commissioning, maintaining and providing emergency support at customer sites
- Discuss technical support problems related to maintenance or operation of equipment with customers and internal staff, as applicable
- Perform commissioning focused design reviews, prepare commissioning test procedures and reports, coordinate and oversees on-site testing, when applicable
- Develop of Methods of Procedures (MOPs), as applicable
- Must be able to read, communicate and comprehend written and oral instructions in English
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing form through letters and email
- 5 years of prior experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or in a related field
- Must be able to draw, load and maintain physical security of all associated Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment for F/A
- Certificate/degree from college or technical school for instrumentation or electrical trade
- Understanding of PLC equipment and Honeywell DCS equipment a plus
Electrician Technician Job Description
- Repairs electrical systems including communications, overloads, lighting fixtures, for the purpose of ensuring proper/safe operation of equipment
- Repairs electrical systems including communications, overloads, lighting fixtures
- Consult with management concerning unusual problems and developments, as applicable
- Rebuilding, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing AC and DC electrical motors
- Operate loading and unloading equipment such as overhead cranes, 100 ton coal car dumpers, ship loaders, conveyor belt systems and feeders, coal crushers and other equipment
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical component malfunctions
- Diagnose and repair 3 phase voltage systems and control wiring
- Operate various hand and power tools, multi meters and meggers
- Repair electrical component malfunctions
- Perform electrical and mechanical repairs to pier equipment such as lighting and heating, including both low voltage and high voltage repairs
- Requires the ability to operate a wide variety of tools such as hand tools, power tools, drill press, band saw
- Must have knowledge of mechanical systems including gear boxes, motors, air compressors, pumps, AC, DC, drive troubleshooting
- Adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of motor control systems
- Must have experience working with 120VAC, 440VAC 28VDC control and power systems
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade
- High school diploma or equivalency certification
Electrician Technician Job Description
- Perform electrical maintenance on all equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance on all manufacturing equipment
- Assist operators when necessary
- Familiarity with NFPA 70 requirements
- Assist in the maintenance of spare parts inventory
- Install and maintain electrical and electronics systems of the plant and equipment
- Layout and machine repair parts when necessary and also operate typical tools to machine parts to exacting tolerances
- Diagnose machine malfunctions and make required repairs and adjustments to keep machine in production
- Assemble, align units and machines
- Make sketches of replacement parts
- At least 1 year of experience in maintenance, calibration, and operation of electronic boiler control systems
- Working knowledge of the basic principles of electricity, electronics, and algebraic formulas used in electrical calculations, and some factory training in process control electronic instrumentation
- Understanding and capacity to service variable frequency drivers
- Demonstrable working knowledge of boiler and combustion control systems and how to develop PLC control schemes relating to boiler control
- Ability to perform moderate lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and in uncomfortable sitting or standing positions – often in cold, hot, and dusty environments
- Above normal visual or hearing acuity required for precision work
Electrician Technician Job Description
- Follow SQF guidelines
- Documents the execution of maintenance activities as required on appropriate documentation
- Work orders (assigned)
- Wiring/ PLC work
- Skills and knowledge related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of fire sprinkler systems
- Performs a variety of electrical trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electrical energy
- 600 Volts or less)
- Installs and repairs Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems
- Able to estimate labor and materials to complete new installations
- Acts as a resource for PLC, AC/DC variable speed drive, and electrical controls problem solving
- Must have strong safety values
- Must be able to satisfactorily complete an electrical aptitude and hands-on test
- Must be able to operate a computer effectively
- Must be able to work individually or in a team environment
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and on a call-in basis
- Must be flexible in accepting changes
Electrician Technician Job Description
- Manage electrical projects that are run or supported by the maintenance department
- Supports shift maintenance teams in problem solving and troubleshooting efforts, which may require after hour call-ins
- Ensures strict conformance to the electrical code and OSHA safety requirements for facility and production equipment
- Provide input to the preventive and predictive maintenance efforts to improve overall equipment reliability
- Support the introduction of new technology
- Lead and training maintenance electricians as directed by the Maintenance Manager
- Participate in on-going Safety, ISO and quality training
- Will immediately shut down equipment posing safety or related problem that could cause harm to people or equipment
- Apply your experience with CMMS Software to work with work orders, parts orders, and inventory
- Utilize Predictive Maintenance tools such as handheld vibration analyzer, sonic tester and thermal imaging to detect and diagnose
- Works independently and continuously makes decisions for various quality situations in fabricating and repairing equipment
- Must have at least two (2) years industrial electrical experience and/or an electrical degree
- Must be eager to actively participate in a safety culture that is founded on the belief that all types of incidents are preventable and that every job can be done safely
- Must be willing to follow all safety rules and regulations including wearing safety equipment
- Must be able to read and comprehend Safety Data Sheets
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots