Electrical/Hydraulic Technician

Job Summary

This position is responsible for wiring, troubleshooting and altering electrical components on simple to complex machines. Conduit work and install work of electrical components when needed.

Duties / Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work using safe procedures and practices: report any unsafe or hazardous conditions to supervision.
• Uses all designated safety equipment, observes all safety rules, and follow recognized rules of safe practice. Implement 5S.
• Read and interpret electrical control circuits from wiring diagrams, wire lists and connection tables.
• General work including conduit runs, terminal box locations, conduit supports, wire lengths and wire sizes.
• Make up proper length electrical wiring cables, bundles, labels and assemblies of connectors.
• Wire simple and complex machines.
• Diagnosis of electrical systems (distribution, processes and machines), in 480 volt systems, both single and polyphase, Accontrol systems, communications and sound systems, DC systems and high voltage distribution and switch gear.
• Find errors and/or omissions on wiring diagrams and reports them to supervision or engineering.
• Electronic power controls including logic, digital, solid state and integrated circuitry programmable controllers and keep updated on the latest generation of solid state equipment
• Complete installation, servicing, and repair of electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose and adjust full modulating mixture adjustments, flame safety equipment, all associated equipment for fossil fuels
• Service and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems including air logic
• Complete repair of electrical systems of lift truck operation
• Required to make productive maintenance inspections and repairs
• Make adjustments to program parameters
• Comfortable working with a variety of automation hardware and software platforms
• Work effectively with your peers to share knowledge and leverage strengths
• Utilize excellent communication and documentation skills to transfer critical process and support knowledge to others
• Put priority on one’s safety and those around you.
• Support WCM pillars/activities as directed

Required Skills / Activities

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to read electrical schematics

• Knowledge of programmable controllers

• Hands-on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications

• Basic experience with the following automation disciplines PLC Programming / HMI Development / Variable Frequency Drives / Motion Control / Industrial Networks / Sensors

• Basic use of Google Suite and the Google Drive

• Able to temporarily adjust work schedule to accommodate training/projects needs.

• Able to work overtime as needed. 

Education and Experience

• Electrician Journeyman’s card 

• In place of Journeyman's card

  • Associate's degree in techncial studies
  • 5 years of electrical experience