TANNERY ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

**Description** **POSITION:** Tannery Electrical Technician **DEPARTMENT:** Maintenance **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in the electrical or industrial maintenance field, demonstrating progressively responsible roles.

+ Relevant electrical certifications (e.g., Journeyman License, NCCER Electrical, OSHA Electrical Safety, etc.) in lieu of a formal degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

+ Strong practical background in electrical systems, including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of industrial equipment.

+ Working knowledge of mechatronics and mechanical systems, including: + Steam generation and air compressor technology + Chain drives and various conveying systems + Variable frequency motor controls + Maintenance of sanitary conditions in industrial environments + Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

+ Demonstrated commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous learning in a technical environment.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Apply electrical engineering principles to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the process equipment.

+ Design, justify, plan, coordinate, and execute plant improvements/upgrades as directed.

+ Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems and load centers.

+ Identify, analyze, and offer solutions to address electrical system needs of the plant.

+ Prepare electrical drawings and specifications, and ensure that they are completed according to the company's drawing standards and procedures.

+ Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company safety requirements and standards procedures.

+ Identify production problems, recommend modifications, and implement solutions to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.

+ Independently research new technologies and recommend electrical technical innovations in machine/system architecture, control methodologies, and industrial/lab/field automation.

+ Provide expertise for design of electrical power and automated controls in the company manufacturing operations.

+ Provide expertise for designing, installing, and integrating electrical power and automated controls for facility renovations and expansions.

+ Monitor and implement improvements that conform to the company's electrical standards.

+ Must understand the process flow of electrical/electronic functions.

+ This includes but is not limited to the equipment on the Tannery Plant.

+ Understands the workings of diagnostic equipment (oscilloscope, megger, volt meter and Amp probes). + Must have the ability to apply emphasis to major functions of equipment in area of responsibility this includes but is not limited to: + All functions of primary and secondary product scales + Fleshers, Splitters, Wringer, Press, Drums, and/or Conveyor Belts, + Product testing equipment + All plant Program Logic Controllers + All primary and Secondary functions of the electrical power in facility + All equipment associated to electrical/electronic area that are assigned by peers + Must be able to understand and draw electrical/electronic schematics and use these schematics and plant schematics as troubleshooting guides.

+ Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and insure their expertise is used to improve food safety wherever applicable.

+ Assist the Plant Engineer in assuring continuous plant improvement + Insure reliable and cost effective operation of systems that are often on line continuously.

**The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:** · Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;· Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;· 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;· Base salary $33.15 per hour on a bi-weekly pay period.

**EOE/Vet/Disabled**