Technician III

Omya Inc.; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Inc. in Sylacauga, Alabama is hiring an experienced industrial electrical/electronic maintenance technician to assemble, inspect, repair and test complex plant equipment.

You will use PLCs, test instrumentation and CMMS to plan inspections, troubleshoot faults and ensure safe operation. Ideal candidates have at least five years of hands-on maintenance experience, knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial electrical/electronic maintenance experience.
• Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of electronic devices.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, maintain, repair, and test electrical/electronic systems.
• Use PLCs to isolate faulty equipment and troubleshoot.
• Operate test instruments and calibrate equipment to specifications.
• Prepare reports and ensure proper operation after repairs.
• Inform supervisors of work completion and maintain safe work areas.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial machinery

PLC familiarity

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• 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 controller(s) to isolate faulty electrical/electronic equipment.
• Use necessary test instruments, test equipment and tools such as: voltmeters, ampere meters, and other electrical analyzing equipment.
• 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 insure 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.
• Determine types of parts and materials required and obtain same from warehouse supply area.
• Use CMMS to plan and record inspections, tests, calibrations, and repairs.
• Furnish own hand tools typically required in the profession.
• 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 (0) lost time injury record.
• Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures..

Other requirements

• Good command of both oral and written local language.
• Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.
• Be available to work any shift, and call outs during off hours and overtime (with or without notice) due to equipment failure.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent education

Experience

5 years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance. Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of electronic devices.

Knowledge and skills

• Thorough knowledge of the 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.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers and data entry as well as programmable logic controllers.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other personnel.
• 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.

Wage Range - $37.00 - $41.00 hourly

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.