Electrical Maintenance Technician

TALKE; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k (4% matching)

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

TALKE is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Baytown, Texas. This role involves calibration, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, NCCER certification, and strong skills in PLC programming and troubleshooting. Benefits include medical coverage, vacation pay, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of I&E experience in the packaging industry preferred.
• Experience with electrical distribution and control systems up to 480 VAC.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of machinery and instruments.
• Ensure adherence to safe working practices and procedures.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and respond to emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

PLC programming (Siemens)

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

NCCER certification

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

Reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing calibration, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of machinery, instruments, process control systems, and equipment. Tests and repairs instrumentation systems utilized by production equipment to ensure adherence to established performance levels and product quality. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Lay out and wire control panels with components such as motor starters, PLCs, control relays, terminals, etc. Label all wiring to print. Test each console to ensure proper wiring. Calibrate sensors. Place consoles onto main systems and wire to all external devices per code. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

Important Personal Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and good working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 55lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and walk, bend, stoop.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.

Job Tasks

• Qualified/Competent in working on electrical systems up to 480Vac.
• Safety in the forefront of every task performed: LOTO, JSA, Hot Work Permits.
• Must ensure the adherence to Safe working practices, policies, and procedures.
• Must carry out and develop Routine Preventative Maintenance systems.
• Must respond to emergency breakdowns on‑site.
• Must wear special safety equipment while working; ability to take callouts and work overtime required.
• Maintenance, fault finding and rectification of faults on electrical control systems.
• Fault finding of DCS, PLC, and network IO systems.
• Maintenance, fault finding and calibration of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Installation of new equipment and relocation of equipment.
• Must assist with mechanical and electrical improvements to plant and equipment.
• Must maintain and repair packaging control systems and related equipment.
• General facility maintenance.
• Spare parts management.
• Must ensure all documentation and recording of work is completed to a high standard.
• Prior SAP experience is a plus.
• Must troubleshoot motors and controls; read mechanical/electrical blueprints; hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems; maintenance & repair; preventative maintenance; facilities maintenance.
• Must perform any other job duties as directed by Maintenance Manager/Supervisor.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speak, read and write) and distinguish between various wiring colors.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualification And Experience

• NCCER certified is a must.
• High School Diploma.
• 3+ years of I&E Experience (in the packaging industry preferred).
• Experience working with electrical distribution and control systems up to 480 VAC, 3PH; able to efficiently troubleshoot, repair, and modify PLC based control systems; experience troubleshooting and applying pneumatic valves, actuators (pneumatic and electric), sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, etc.), electric motors, and other typical automation components; experience building machine control centers utilizing ladder diagrams and device documentation.
• Prior experience in packaging as maintenance electrician/mechanic is preferred.
• Must have experience with AC/DC electrical, blueprint reading, PLC programming (Siemens), conveyor layout, gearboxes, hydraulic/pneumatic.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and electrical controls issues in circuits containing transformers, disconnects, over‑current protection devices, and general control components (relays, timers, etc.).
• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve automated controls issues on PLC/computer‑controlled production equipment.
• Must be able to execute electrical and controls upgrades and repairs to equipment.
• Must be very detail oriented to ensure proper wiring and code compliance, while also being able to get work done on time to conform to production schedules.
• Able to read and interpret ladder diagrams.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k (4% matching).
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Vacation Pay.
• Holiday Pay (starting on the first day of employment).

Equal Employment Opportunity

TALKE USA, INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.