Electrical & Controls Technician Location(s): Portland, OR, US, 97210-1322 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 61878 Job Band: Hiring Manager: Joseph Benjamin Smith HR Rep: Jennifer Nichole Cook Location: Portland, Oregon - United States Job Title: Electrical & Controls Technician Department:Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-exempt PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Electrical Maintenance Technician coordinates and executes maintenance electrical functions safely in the facility so the plant equipment and services perform at maximum levels and minimize unscheduled interruption of the plant operation. This position also trains, coaches, teaches and counsels otherson electrical maintenance procedures and best practices. Strong skills in planning and organizing are required. Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and process control systems is required. The Electrical & Controls Technician is a key contributor to the continuous improvements of critical plant performance metrics in the areas of safety, quality and productivity. This role is essential to the successful operations of the Portland Roofing plant. The Electrical & Controls Technician is an hourly position reporting to Maintenance Leader. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Safety Follows the plant safety process and ensures that good safety habits are instilled in the craft labor. Maintains an awareness of all safety issues within area of responsibility and responds with appropriate urgency to correct safety issues identified. Designs program safety into the electrical systems. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on drives, backup power systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other electrical related systems; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications Maintains electrical control software in support of programming for the facility Programs HMIs, PLCs, Servos, and other electrical systems Makes timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized For equipment or processes where maintenance costs are high, where reliability is low, or where chronic problems exist, performs additional analysis to identify appropriate maintenance practices (e.g., Root Cause Failure Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Reliability-centered maintenance analysis). Diagnoses electrical problems and determines how to correct them, checking schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary Supports the Maintenance department by defining who can use PLC and computer interfaces for troubleshooting Uses the manufacturing communications network effectively Performs other tasks as assigned by leader Work Supervisor & Training Others Instructs crafts persons in proper electrical installation and repair techniques as appropriate Recommends qualified contractors to the Maintenance Leader for performing electrical work at the site. Responsible for insuring contractors follow NEC and OC standards when doing electrical work at the Site. Inspects electrical work in progress to ensure correct labor utilization and evaluate electrical training requirements Provides direction for downtime and shop work for electrical activities with respect to work requests, downtime lists and assigned projects Trains, coaches, and counsel otherson electrical maintenance