Industrial Electrician – PLC & High-Speed Packaging

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Fort Bend County, TX; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and PLCs in a high-speed beverage manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with the Plant Electrical Engineer, manage multiple maintenance tasks, and support a safe, compliant operation with emphasis on NFPA codes and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot problems and identify root causes.
• Ability to work off shifts (afternoons and midnights) and overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying temperatures.
• Effective communication and teamwork within a production environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and electrical maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and replace PLCs and electrical controls.
• Collaborate with Plant Electrical Engineer on maintenance and projects.
• Ensure safety policies and lockout/tagout compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Shift work

Team communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

AS Electrical Engineering

Two-year technical degree

Journeyman license

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC5

ControlLogix

HMI programming

Servo drive troubleshooting

PLC I/O modules

NFPA code knowledge

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description

Division Overview:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location: Sugar Land, Texas

Position Overview

The Electrician works closely with the Plant Electrical Engineer and performs a variety of electrical trade functions in the installation, maintenance, repair and/or distribution of electrical energy. Installs, maintains, and replaces electronic programmable controllers for the use in the manufacture of aluminum cans.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (e.g. six sigma analysis) and propose and implement remedies.
• Ability to work off shifts (afternoons and midnights) and overtime, as necessary. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates
• Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. This position may also require climbing or balancing.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Effective record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• AS Electrical Engineering preferred, but not required.
• Journeyman license preferred but not required
• Minimum 3+ year’s industrial electrical/programming experience or two-year technical degree strongly preferred.
  
  

Competencies

• Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, worker that can work autonomously in a fast paced and often loud production environment.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lockout / tagout, low voltage electrical to 480V AC).
• PLC programming required; Multiple platforms such as Allen Bradley PLC5, Control Logix, HMI, and Servo Drive programming and troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (e.g. six sigma analysis) and propose and implement remedies.
• Strong computer skills required; Microsoft Office proficiency as well as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience preferred.
• Experience in computer networking (routers, Ethernet, switches, etc.) preferred.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience in high speed packaging and/or highly automated continuous process environment preferred.
• Ability to work off shifts (afternoons and midnights) and overtime, as necessary. Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates
• Ability to listen, follow directions and communicate effectively
• Ability to manage time and work independently or with other team members
• Ability to assume additional job duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Must have working knowledge of current electrical codes
• Knowledge of all electrical systems and components
• Knowledge of National Electric Code
• 480 V MCC troubleshooting
• Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire high speed and/or highly automated equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, servo motors, and PLC I/O modules.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Medium voltage load centers and metal clad operation and troubleshooting up to 38 KV
• Understanding and use of current NFPA electrical codes
  
  

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The noise level is frequently loud
  
  

Possible Equivalent Military Titles

Interior Electrician, Electrician, Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) Technician, Construction Electrician, Electrical Systems, Facility Systems, Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Trades Specialist, Inside Wireman, Maintenance Electrician

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
  
  

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

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