E & I Technician

E & I Technician
This is a full-time, hourly position.
 
Position Summary:
The E&I Technician works as part of the maintenance team to support plant operations and ensure equipment availability and proper functioning.  The E&I Technician must be knowledgeable of and follow GMPs and all applicable SOPs. E&I Technicians are required to work closely with operators, mechanics and management to provide good customer service. E&I Technicians are required to trouble shoot electrical and electronic systems to resolve problems encountered during operation and restore the system to an operational state.
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in Platinum Crush safety programs.
• Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and restores operation.
• Conducts routine maintenance and troubleshooting of control systems in both the process and utilities areas.
• Performs preventive maintenance for all equipment.
• Calibrates instruments, per SOP, as required.
• Works with maintenance support and stock room personnel to ensure all parts transactions are properly documented.
• Participates as a team member to perform root cause analysis of failures.
• Assists with checkout and startup of new equipment.
• Communicates equipment details effectively with other maintenance, process and engineering personnel.
• Assists the Maintenance Planner by providing feedback on PM (Preventive Maintenance) frequency and job steps.
• Uses the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, purchase parts and track time.
• Makes recommendations to supervisors regarding spare parts inventory.
• Assists with identifying and standardizing parts between departments.
• Works with departments on maintenance reliability issues including motors, valves, instruments, controls, controllers, and DCS systems.
• Communicates with production workers regarding maintenance jobs including status, repairs and follow up review.
• Conducts work activities in an environmentally sound manner by being committed to the protection of the environment.
• Follows all OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration), NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), NEC (National Electrical Code) and plant safety procedures, and provides feedback when updates or changes need to be made.
• Possesses a 'hands-on' attitude and is willing to assist fellow maintenance team members with repairs as needed.
• Promotes the Platinum Crush Core Values
• Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Electrical/instrumentation background, with a minimum of a 2-year technical degree or 5 years of E&I experience in an industrial environment
• Proficiency in mechanical diagnosis and repair, computer hardware and software
• Mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Should be qualified to work on all electrical equipment from 24VDC to 600V.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings and instrument indexes.
• Must be able to operate specialized computer interfaces for diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial process control systems a plus.
• Must have a basic competency in office applications such as MS Office, and must be able to learn support systems such as the CMMS with minimal individualized training.
• Must be able to climb stairs, perform some lifting, sit or stand for long periods, work at heights, bending, kneeling, and be able to be respirator qualified.
• Must be able to work in all environmental conditions, including temperature extreme.
• Must be willing to work on shifts, on call rotation, or overtime as required.

Working Conditions:

• Employees at this location are (or may be) exposed to various environmental conditions. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance. 

Platinum Crush requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.