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We have an immediate opening for an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician in supporting maintenance at our Newark, DE site.
Normal working hours for this position are 6:00AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Friday.
This role provides I&E maintenance support across the Newark Site. The selected candidate will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all @types of electrical equipment and instrumentation used in the processes to ensure safe & reliable operation, effective troubleshooting, and cost-effective predictive and preventative maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, and repairs numerous designs and brand names of electrical equipment operating at up to 480VAC, 3-phase including motors, adjustable speed drives, motor control circuits, switch gear, transformers, and battery / UPS systems.
Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, configures, tests, calibrates, and repairs numerous designs and brand names of plant equipment including automatic control valves, automatic block valves, solenoids, regulators, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, configures, tests, calibrates, and repairs numerous designs and brand names of instruments including flow, pressure, temperature, level, load / weigh cells, and proximity.
Conducts interlock testing and ensures all equipment safeguards are installed correctly as needed to conform to policies and regulations.
Writes electrical operation, isolation, and maintenance procedures and assists in training on procedures as well as the use, isolation, maintenance, and principles of operation of I&E equipment.
Provides I&E input for the design of new processes and systems and assists in scoping and planning I&E work.
Plans, designs, interprets, and works from standard and non-standard blueprints, drawings, and P&IDs.
Assists in defining appropriate spare parts, building equipment files in SAP, and defining necessary scheduled service intervals for electrical equipment to improve electrical PPM programs.
Acts as liaison between suppliers/manufacturers and manufacturing partners for problems with electrical equipment.
Operates in compliance with company safety practices: complies with and aids in the development of departmental safety rules; ensures all equipment is in good working order and operates in a safe manner; follows procedures for handling and disposal of chemicals; monitors area for hazards; uses safety equipment when required; and maintains safe, clean work areas.
Participates in achieving the company quality goals: dedicated to reducing product variation and to the spirit and body of continuous improvement; strives for a better understanding of our customers' requirements; maintains proficiency in problem solving techniques; embraces the concept of teamwork; takes ownership for the quality of the products produced and services performed; and provides excellent internal and external customer service.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Active Journeyperson Electrician License through the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners is required. Master Electrician License through the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners is preferred.
5+ years instrumentation and electrical knowledge and experience gained in a manufacturing environment, with a preference for time in chemical or medical device manufacturing.
Willing to respond to off hour emergencies and work overtime for vacation coverage and other plant needs.
Proficient in the use of a computer and common applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), HR / timekeeping, SAP, and online training to complete job requirements.
Experience with PLC's and process control is preferred, especially Allen-Bradley MicroLogix, RsLogix500 and RsLogix5000 platforms.
Possesses the written, verbal, and interpersonal skills necessary to work safely, respectfully, and effectively under limited supervision, both independently and in teams, while maintaining a high degree of operational discipline.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee will frequently use hands to handle or feel objects, use tools, or operate controls with a full range of motion. The employee must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders/stairs, work on elevated platforms, use hand tools, operate fixed and mobile plant equipment, work and travel throughout the plant environment of varied temperature and humidity. The role requires wearing personal protective equipment such as harnesses, respirators, gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, and safety shoes. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
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