Maintenance Electrician

Omya Inc.; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Inc. is seeking a dedicated Electrical Maintenance Technician in Wathena, Kansas. The role involves assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment while ensuring safety practices are followed.

The ideal candidate should have 5 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance, formal training, and the ability to work with programmable logic controllers. Knowledge of electrical codes and the ability to read blueprints are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance.
• Good command of both oral and written local language.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, inspect, and maintain electrical systems.
• Use PLCs to isolate faulty equipment.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings and training.

Skills

Electrical/electronic maintenance

Troubleshooting

Programmable logic controllers

Use of test instruments

Blueprint reading

Education

Formal training in electrical industrial maintenance

Job description

Key Accountabilities

Electrical / Electronic Maintenance and Technical Support:

• Assemble, install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot, and test electrical and electronic systems and equipment such as motors, generators, motor control centers, switch gear, lighting circuits, A.C. and D.C. variable speed drives, solid state boards, electronic process control devices and electronic scales.
• Use programmable logic controllers to isolate faulty electrical/electronic equipment.
• Use necessary test instruments (voltmeters, ampere meters, and other electrical analyzing equipment) to perform operational and functional tests to determine equipment or instrument malfunctions.
• Fabricate reworks and install necessary parts and accessories.
• Upon completion of equipment repair, check work to ensure proper operation.
• Inform plant operators or supervisor of work completion.
• Prepare and maintain loss reports, charts and other paper work incidental to duties.
• Keep work areas, measuring instruments, tools, electric cart and accessories in a safe, clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Adjust and calibrate equipment, instruments and other devices to specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Environmental Health & Safety

Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department. Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero lost time injury record. Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.

Performance Measures

Technical electrical system statement.

Other Requirements

• Good command of both oral and written local language.
• Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.
• 5 years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance (experience preferred).
• Formal training or practical experience in electrical industrial maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic maintenance requirements and procedures for crushing, grinding, conveying, and related machinery.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions typically involved in the profession.
• Ability to read, understand and use blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, schematics, manufacturer's instructions as well as comprehend verbal instructions.
• Ability to access all areas of the plant and perform repairs and maintenance as required to ensure peak performance of the equipment.