Our client, a growing leader in their industry, is seeking an experienced E&I Technician for their Macon location. This position is a 1st shift position (7am to 3pm) working Monday through Friday. This does require on call rotation for after-hours.
The E&I Technician will be installing and maintaining computerized process control instrumentation, inspecting and troubleshooting faulty equipment, and maintaining designated electronic and electrical equipment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Replace lighting fixtures, ballasts, and bulbs throughout plant, labs, and offices.
- Install conduit and pull wire for new installation or repair of lighting and electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot three phase motor circuits including variable frequency drives and motor controls of all types.
- Install and/or replace electric motors, switches, receptacles, solenoids, thermocouples, fuses, transformers, sensors, transmitters, etc.
- Perform a variety of duties to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant process control systems.
- Maintain records and systems to achieve a high standard of preventative maintenance work that meets quality engineering standards.
- Assist electrical supervisor with implementation of electrical automation systems for the computerized control of process equipment.
- Maintain computerized control systems including Allen Bradley PLCs and Foxboro DCS systems.
- Wear appropriate personal safety protection, follow prescribed procedures, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
- May perform other duties.
E&I Knowledge and Skills required:
- Minimum high school degree/GED. Higher education and/or licenses or certificates a plus.
- Must have 3 to 5 years of E&I experience working in a plant environment.
- Must have knowledge of and abide by the National Electric Code.
- Ability to read and understand schematics and electrical diagrams.
- Full understanding of electrical/instrumentation systems.
- Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles between facilities.
- Initiative oriented; ability to independently perform job functions with minimal supervision.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to do quality work safely.
