ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN at Grain Processing Corporation in washington, Indiana

Job Description:

Position Summary

Ready to grow with a sustainable, US Best Managed Company? Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the Kent Corporation family of companies, has an exceptional opportunity to join our team as an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician!

• This is a full-time opportunity that offers incredible benefits

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and process control instrumentation, electrical equipment, programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, and power distribution equipment.


• Plan details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develop a logical approach to correct the problem.


• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation and electrical inspection work to be performed.


• Receive wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation and electrical inspection work to be performed.


• Obtain necessary documentation and drawings from electronic systems, paper files, and vendor literature to properly troubleshoot, test, and repair equipment.


• Program, configure, modify, and correctly save changes associated with PROVOX DCS, PLC’s, and other proprietary controls.


• Energize and de-energize electrical distribution systems including but not limited to 120V single phase, 480V 3 phase, 4160V 3 phase, and 13.8kV 3 phase.


• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.


• Install, repair, and maintain communication cables, power distribution equipment, MCC rooms, and related branch circuits.


• Size, lay out, install, and repair threaded conduit and wiring systems.


• Perform other electrical/maintenance duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• 2-year degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent)
  

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of relevant job experience in a manufacturing environment (minimum)


• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC’s (i.e. Allen Bradley)


• Knowledge of Process Control Instrumentation Calibration and Variable Frequency Drive Troubleshooting


• Electrical maintenance knowledge of 120 volt single phase, 480 VAC 3 phase power, and 4160 volt 3 phase systems;


• Ability to read, understand, and apply the National Electrical Code

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