Electrical Specialist - Weekend Night Shift

Mountaintop-Beverage-LL; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaintop-Beverage-LL, a beverage manufacturing site in Morgantown, WV, seeks an Electrical Specialist to support electrical/automation systems and ensure safe, reliable operations. The role covers installation support, troubleshooting, calibration, panel wiring and ongoing maintenance within GMP and safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a two-year technical degree and at least five years in plant maintenance, with experience in control valves, instrumentation, PLC/HMI and electrical

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year technical degree.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance and repair experience in industrial settings.
• Electrical manufacturing experience is preferred for a beverage company.
• Experience with food/beverage environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs work requiring knowledge of electrical theory, regulations and codes.
• Supports machine installations and upgrades, interfacing auxiliary equipment and verifying vendor compliance.
• Analyzes circuits, wiring, diagrams and networks to install, repair or modify electrical devices and systems.
• Maintains and repairs electronic instrumentation for reliable operation.
• Troubleshoots plant mechanical, instrumentation, control and electrical systems.
• Programs automated facility control equipment and calibrates safety devices.
• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, schematics and P&IDs; performs panel layout and wiring.
• Writes and performs maintenance work orders; collaborates with engineering, quality and operations teams.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance; assists with repairs and projects.

Skills

Electrical theory

Regulations & codes

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

PLC programming

HMI systems

Electrical panels

Job description

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Full Time Morgantown, WV, US

Salary Range: $31.00 To $35.00 Annually

Role Impact:

As part of an aseptic, beverage manufacturing company, the Electrical Specialist will perform work requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic principles, wiring specifications and electrical codes. This position will be critical to creating an efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of the site manufacturing control and electrical system.

In this role, the Electrical Specialist will provide support during machine installations and upgrades. In addition, this position will be responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all plant electricalsystems, instrumentation, motor controls, PLC, HMI, data systems, and factory control infrastructure. The electrical specialist will maintain a clean, safe work area and perform all work in accordance with SOPs, GMP, Environmental, Health and Safety guidelines and local codes.

Role Responsibilities

• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, regulations and codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Provides support during machine installations and upgrades including interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.
• Analyze all types of circuits, wiring, diagrams, networks, and drawings as required to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, construct, modify, replace or service all types of electrical devices and systems, including communication systems, electronic gauges, controls, power and distributed control equipment, measuring, recording, processing, and indicating devices.
• Maintains and repairs electronic instrumentation and equipment to provide reliable, well-maintained equipment to ensure service quality.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses problems and repair plant mechanical, instrumentation, control, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoots and programs automated facility control equipment, calibrate required safety devices.
• Calibrates pressure gauges, meter measurement equipment and other equipment that requires calibration.
• Reads and interprets planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, engineering sketches and P&ID drawings.
• Perform layout and wiring of electrical panels.
• Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Work closely with the engineering, quality, and operation team to complete a variety of activities, including but not limited to developing user instructions and job aids, implementing process changes, root cause evaluation, corrective actions, qualifications, tests, and other department projects.
• Perform Preventative, Predictive and Proactive Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Assists with repairs and projects.
• Performs duties such as dismantling, moving, installing, or repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Physically sets up and maintains electronics, instruments, automation, and measurement equipment.
• Responsible for assisting other technicians with maintenance and repair duties, including training co-workers on the safe and efficient techniques to maintain electrical system operations and equipment.
• Advise operators and maintenance personnel of standard operating procedures and requirements for electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Ensure electrical systems are locked out and deenergized properly prior to performing work.
• Ensure lines are not pressure charged prior to performing work.
• Knows, understands, and follows OSHA and Safety Regulations
• Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed.

Education

• A two-year technical degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance and repair of systems, control process, and equipment such as control valves, pressure/flow measuring devices.
• Electrical manufacturing experience.
• Experience workingin a manufacturing environment and food/beverage experience is highly preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Demonstrate understanding of GMP facilities, mechanical/electrical systems, and associated controls.
• Must have good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of valves (pneumatic and fluid), pumps (pneumatic and fluid), motors, gear boxes, servos, filter units.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand power tools.
• Strong Knowledge of 120-, 240- and 480-Volt Systems.
• Strong Knowledge of low voltage systems
• Strong knowledge of AC and DC power signals
• Hydraulic Knowledge
• Knowledge of ethernet and I/O communication signal/data exchange
• Experience with gearboxes and servo motor operation and knowledge of programming and/or uploading programming.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb up and down ladders and work in tight spaces
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry and manipulate materials and tools
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb constantly throughout the shift
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
• Must be able to work with equipment that contains electric magnetic components.