Electronic Technician

Alltex Staffing & Personnel; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for an experienced technician to provide in-depth troubleshooting of drives and programmable logic controllers in Baytown, Texas. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in Electronics and at least 2 years in a container handling environment. Responsibilities include analyzing field returns, repairing electrical systems, and leading maintenance efforts. A valid Texas driver's license is required for this role. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a container handling environment and/or 5+ years in electronic maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality analysis of field returns for components and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical problems with cranes and facilities.
• Lead maintenance efforts and provide technical guidance to other technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of functionality and crane operation theory

Knowledge of electronics

Knowledge of AC/DC drives

Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting

Knowledge of electrical controls

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to pay attention to detail

Ability to work at heights

Ability to maintain records and inventory control

Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and design specifications

Education

Associates degree in Electronics or related major

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Provides in-depth troubleshooting and analysis of drives and programmable logic controllers on facility equipment. Maintains current programs and documents for equipment; interfaces with engineering support from outside agencies that have commissioned equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Perform quality analysis of field returns for components, subassemblies, and equipment
• Apply advance technical knowledge of electronic and electrical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to OEM standards
• Diagnose and repair electrical problems with cranes and facilities
• Repair spare drives for cranes
• Respond to wharf/yard crane issues impacting production
• Identify and correct problems with motor drives, and controllers, Troubleshooting and repair other electrical systems such as fiber optics, lighting systems, catholic protection, and medium voltage switchgear
• Lead maintenance efforts and provide technical guidance to other technicians / crafts
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Plant cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience

• Associates degree in Electronics or related major from a public or accredited private academic institution required
• 2+ years in a container handling environment and/or 5+ years in an electronic maintenance experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of functionality and crane operation theory
• Knowledge of electronics
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting
• Knowledge of electrical controls
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to schedules and plan work projects
• Ability to maintain records and inventory control
• Ability to work safely and timely manner in a highly productive atmosphere
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and design specifications
• Ability to operate forklift, if needed
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• Effective Communication
• Initiating Action
• Quality Orientation
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Safety
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills