Electrical Controls Technician

Chart Industries, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries in Theodore, AL is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and electronic components on production machines. You will work with engineering to modify equipment and run performance tests using scopes and meters, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, ability to read blueprints, and willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• Troubleshoot and repair complex motor controls
• Read and interpret blueprints, design sketches, etc.
• Proven ability to identify and problem-solve complex issues
• Self-starter with strong time management skills able to work independently with limited direction and supervision
• Must work overtime and weekend hours, when there is a business need
• ISO knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical and electronic parts and hardware on electronic controls and production machines and equipment
• Works with engineering team to design new equipment or modify existing equipment
• Performs performance testing using oscilloscopes, electronic volt meters and bridges
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures. Mounts motors, transformers and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications
• Responsible for testing of equipment to include recording and analysis of results and prepares the written testing documentation
• May help with troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment, such as welding equipment and systems, temperature control systems, semi-automatic controlled machinery, vacuum pumps and more
• Able to troubleshoot and make a diagnostic assessment on moderate to complex PLC related issues
• Maintains a clean work area and general housekeeping standards, such as care for assigned tools and proper disposal of hazardous waste
• Understands and practices established safety and quality standard procedures
• Assists with
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Electrical Controls Technician

Location: Theodore, AL, United States, 36582

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

What Will You Do?

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical and electronic parts and hardware on electronic controls and production machines and equipment

• Works with engineering team to design new equipment or modify existing equipment

• Performs performance testing using oscilloscopes, electronic volt meters and bridges

• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems. Dismantles electrical machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts such as gears, brushes, and armatures. Mounts motors, transformers and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications

• Responsible for testing of equipment to include recording and analysis of results and prepares the written testing documentation

• May help with troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment, such as welding equipment and systems, temperature control systems, semi-automatic controlled machinery, vacuum pumps and more

• Able to troubleshoot and make a diagnostic assessment on moderate to complex PLC related issues

• Maintains a clean work area and general housekeeping standards, such as care for assigned tools and proper disposal of hazardous waste

• Understands and practices established safety and quality standard procedures

• Assists with

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role includes close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Loud noise level in the work environment.

Your Experience Should Be...

Required

• 3+ years of related experience

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex motor controls issues

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, design sketches, etc.

• Proven ability to identify and problem-solve complex issues

• Self-starter with strong time management skills able to work independently with limited direction and supervision

• Must work overtime and weekend hours, when there is a business need

• PLC experience preferred

• ISO knowledge preferred

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED

• PLC experience

• Familiarity with ISO procedures

Our Benefits Package...

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statistics governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.