Utilities Operator/Maintainer - Electrical at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Mobile, Alabama

Job Description:

Utilities Operator/Maintainer - Electrical

Job Description

Job Summary

Operations, Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment, instruments, etc. Should also have good electrical skills including wiring, PLC, DCS, electrical troubleshooting, etc. Must be willing to work rotating shifts. Candidates should also have a strong work ethic, possess a safe work history and function effectively in a self-directed team environment. 

Primary Duties

• Operate and maintain equipment under the utilities scope of responsibility including but not limited to combined heat and power plant, water filter plant, pump house, air house and waste treatment plant


• Perform testing and equipment rounds, and adjust process operations to deliver reliable, low-cost utilities


• Ability to perform routine service, setup, adjustment and repairs of equipment (e.g. instruments, field devices).


• Perform Predictive & Preventative tasks associated on heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.


• Identify and correct defects in equipment during preventative maintenance and electrical inspections


• Installation, troubleshooting of controls equipment utilizing PLC and DCS architecture


• Diagnosis and repair of electrical power and control systems, AC V/S drives, and DC brushless generator exciters.


• Read and use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams and circuit diagrams


• Familiarity with communication protocols (Ethernet, Device net, Control net)


• Proficient in rigging/lifting fundamentals required for large equipment replacements


• Proficient at using hand tools, portable electric tools & maintenance shop equipment


• Rebuild spare equipment and components.


• Identify, plan, execute electrical maintenance tasks


• Work within an operations driven team environment to resolve issues and improve performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 5 years’ experience as an E&I Technician OR completion of an approved apprenticeship program or technical associate degree, with a minimum of 36 months related industrial experience.


• Ability to maintain a work schedule of 12 hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays


• Able to perform physically demanding tasks, work at heights and within confined spaces


• Must understand preventive/predictive/proactive maintenance concepts


• Capable of learning fundamentals of turbine, boiler, and cooling system operations including chemical and thermodynamic principles.

Essential Skills in the following:

• Electrical Distribution Systems


• Motors/Drives


• Distributed Control Systems 


• Programmable Logic Control


• Valves, Positioners and Actuators


• Transducers and Transmitters


• Qualified Electrical Skills (NFPA 70E)


• Digital & Analog Field Components


• Test Equipment


• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in LEAN tools and concepts


• Experience with high-speed manufacturing and converting equipment  


• Basic computer skills in SAP, Microsoft Word, Outlook and other Windows applications


• Strong communication and leadership skills, including self-motivation


• Experience with Utilities Operations and Equipment


• Consistently follows and models the One K-C Behaviors:

Build Trust- I assume positive intent in others and welcome different perspectives and debate.  I will commit to a group decision even it was not my preferred option.

Make Decisions- I make decisions in as short a time as possible, involving just the people necessary, and celebrate others who take smart risks.

Win Consistently- Accountable for asking, "What else can I do?" to exceed near-term and long-term expectations.

Think Customer- I anticipate customer needs and drive innovation for their benefit.  I adopt ideas wherever possible to get innovation to the customer faster.

Continuously Improve- I consistently ask, "What else can I do?" to exceed expectations and deliver the overall best results for the enterprise.

Build Talent- I am accountable to attract, develop and retain a diverse team who are highly engaged and enabled.  I also own my own development.

Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

USA-AL-Mobile

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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