Electrical And Automation Technician Nights- Perrigo

Job Summary

Position is hourly non-exempt. Running a 3rd shift of 11pm-7am. Starting pay is $35-37/hr based on experience.

Provide technical support for the electrical and automation systems of the factory. Responsible for maintaining the hardware and software process control systems including associated instrumentation. Issue, maintain, and update related documentation to be in compliance with pertinent change control documents. Small-to-medium scale project management responsibilities include administering upgrades/modifications/new installations to maintain and increase operational efficiency of the plant processes and utilities. Assist Maintenance, Production, Project Engineers, and Calibration Technicians with technical training and troubleshooting equipment problems.

Description Overview

Project Management: 35%

Conduct estimation, and execution of small to medium scale maintenance and investment projects for factories.
Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resources requirements, costs and other associated project details.
Interface with vendors, develop bid specifications, participate in design reviews, and factory acceptance testing.
Oversee installations and verify compliance with NFPA, OSHA and Nestle GI’s.
Consult with multi-skilled Maintenance Technicians to implement preventive maintenance
Strategically manage automation lifecycle
Support Engineering Functional Compliance, (EFCA).

Maintenance of Systems: 65%

Provide primary technical support and troubleshooting to maintain the existing electrical and automation systems
Provide corrective measures to existing electrical and automation systems for maximum reliability and up-time.
After hours call support for assigned areas of the plant.

Experience Required

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

One of the following is required as a minimum:

• 3+ years of related experience will be considered in lieu of an associate degree
• Associate degree that relates to controls, automation, power, and/or electro-mechanical fields

Preferred: Troubleshooting industrial process control systems (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, low voltage power/control wiring, instrumentation, networks, etc.). PLC/HMI program modification for process improvements or adding/removing devices. Small to medium sized project management. Above average communication and project management skills (written and oral) Working knowledge of industrial electricity, 480 VAC (3 Phase), control systems, and MCCs