Tech 4 Maintenance

Rain Carbon Inc; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rain Carbon Inc. in Norco, Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician responsible for maintaining equipment electrical performance and troubleshooting issues. Candidates should have vocational training and PLC programming experience, along with strong problem-solving abilities.

The role involves daily maintenance checks and repairs, ensuring efficient operations in a dynamic environment. Applicants should expect a fast-paced role requiring continuous collaboration across various teams.

Qualifications

• Two years related training from college or vocational school.
• PLC experience with ability to perform minor logic adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintains electrical performance for all plant equipment.
• Performs repair-oriented activities based on maintenance scheduling.
• Troubleshoots and repairs all instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical performance maintenance

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

PLC programming

Circuit testing

HVAC systems knowledge

Education

Two years related training from college or vocational school

Tools

Voltage-ohm meters (VOM)

Circuit testers

Job description

At Rain Carbon Inc., we're dedicated to assembling exceptional teams, nurturing talent, and fostering personal and professional growth. Join us in a safe, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to thrive.

Our global offices facilitate seamless operations, complemented by state-of-the-art production facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Poland, and the USA where we cultivate enduring partnerships and ensure market success through consistent quality and customized solutions. With an unwavering commitment to reliability and responsibility, we foster a culture of excellence across all levels of our organization.

Purpose

Maintains electrical performance for all plant equipment—including performing repairs, installations, operational inspections and participating in developing improvements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs activities based on priority, criticality, machine availability, and available funding. Although some of the aspects of work may be defined, parts may be variable. Participates in problem-solving activities related to improving the production process and work environment.

• Performs repair-oriented activities on a daily basis, based upon immediate needs and maintenance scheduling.
• Must understand power transformation and distribution, circuit logic, HVAC systems and have a working knowledge of voltage-ohm meters (VOM), circuit testers, ladder logic (computer logic for electric circuits), and HMI's (Human Machine Interfaces).
• Must be able to perform circuit testing, soft and hard wiring, and have a functional understanding of electrical components (relays, capacitors, etc.) and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs all instrumentation, electrical equipment and auxiliary equipment in the calciner, steam plants, terminal, and pellet plant.
• Performs maintenance checks on and associated repairs to all instrumentation and electrical equipment.

Job Requirements

Two years related training from college or vocational school; and/or one to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PLC experience required, with ability to perform minor logic adjustments related to equipment onsite. Familiarity with DCS systems and their communication with PLC systems. Experience with programming and troubleshooting VFD's required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, mechanical blueprints, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information to small groups.

Work requires resolving mutual problems and collaborating with others.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, lengths, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply and/or understand concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems using available tools, resources, etc. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel. The employee is periodically required to sit, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch or squat, twist, crawl, drive (forklifts, loaders, or other vehicles), and climb ladders. The employee is also required several times each week to climb and/or balance on flights of stairs of more than 25 steps. The employee is periodically required to lift, push, or pull - up to 25 pounds periodically and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing protection is often required. May be required to wear respiratory protection.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts, working in high and/or precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, with toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and in outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment typically requires hearing protection.

Rain Carbon Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. Rain Carbon Inc. prohibits discrimination in all employment-based practices and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or other protected status.