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Principal Maintenance Electrician

2 months ago

DeSoto, Texas, United States Solar Turbines Full time
Job Summary

This role is based in a dynamic manufacturing environment and the incumbent will provide maintenance support operating in a 24/7 operations setting, supporting multiple buildings and complex equipment. The maintenance technician is responsible for performing highly diversified facility and production equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform regular preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on facility and production equipment and systems.
  • Use hand and power tools as well as other equipment to perform electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and other repairs and maintenance.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
  • Collaborate with engineers, support operations, and drive process improvement initiatives.
  • Support all safety and lean initiatives within the department and facility.
  • Install, relocate, alter, and modify existing facility and test cell systems, equipment, and operational capabilities.
  • Schedule and coordinate work of outside contractors and vendors to ensure adherence to specifications, building codes, and project completion schedules.
Requirements
  • Strong industrial electrical experience in general maintenance or facility maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of maintenance lift equipment, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
  • Respond to service requests with little or no supervision and direction without interrupting operations.
  • Understanding of lockout / tagout procedures.
  • Knowledgeable of PLC logic principles and operations.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills encompassing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of electricity and electrical systems (AC/DC systems, relays, switches, fuses, breakers, motors).
  • Team player with passion for customer service, problem solving, learning and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by documenting and correcting potential safety issues and complying with all safety regulations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Applications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Deep understanding and expertise in specific fields of facilities and maintenance such as electrical, construction, HVAC (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning), and/or maintenance of building infrastructures.
  • Journey Electrician license.
  • Must be able to read PLC ladder logic and be able to transfer data from PLCs to laptops and back.
  • Proficient in safely handling voltages ranging from milliamps up to 600 volts AC, along with expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing electric motors and components.
  • Familiarity with modern construction, building codes and practices.
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment according to local and national electrical codes.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and building drawings and schematics.
  • Identify, specify, source and order supplies and equipment.
  • Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) systems.