Electrical Maintenance Technician

**Job Summary:** The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial electrical equipment to ensure continuous operation of the plant machinery and systems. **Key Responsibilities:** * Live the Omya Values of Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, & Perseverance. * Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment. * Diagnose and repair electrical problems in industrial equipment, including motors, sensors, control systems, variable speed drives, burner management, chemical flow measurement, and other electrical components and systems. * Perform installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up of equipment and systems as required. * Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and practices related to electrical work. * Collaborate with the maintenance team to schedule and plan maintenance activities. * Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking maintenance work. * Installation, maintenance and routine calibration of process instrumentation. * Collaborate with the Automation Department as needed to troubleshoot instrumentation and automation issues, as well as commission new systems. * Collaborate with Production and Engineers as needed to troubleshoot, improve and maintain production operations. * Create and modify protection and control (P&C) design documents and drawings for projects, including relay functional drawings, logic diagrams, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, communications diagrams, relay panel arrangement drawings, and bill of materials. * Conduct and configure digital systems testing, including the investigation of test results and equipment calibration. * Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems. * Participate in the lay-out, design, fabrication and installation of new electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and data-systems. * Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits. * Participate in safety training and adhere to PPE requirements. * Assist in the development and implementation of electrical maintenance programs. * Embrace additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the team's collective achievements and the company's overarching goals. **Qualifications:** * Technical degree, certification, or approved electrical apprenticeship program. * Minimum of 2 years of work experience under the supervision of a qualified electrician. * Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints. * Knowledge of electrical code and safety standards. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Willingness to work in various conditions, including heights, extreme temperatures, noise, and dusty environments. * Availability for overtime and emergency call-ins as needed. **Physical Requirements:** * Capable of standing, walking, and climbing throughout the shift. * Able to work at varying heights and in confined spaces, accessing all areas of the plant. * Occasional lifting of objects up to 75lbs. **Work Schedule:** * This is a full-time role with the potential for overtime and weekend work.   Availability for off-hour call-ins is expected as part of our commitment to meeting our operational goals. * Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm * Pay Range: $38.90 - $43.00 per hour