Electrical Technician
Core
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, controls, and heavy production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Role type
Electrical Technician (IC)
Builds
Sustainable wood pellet production facilities and bioenergy infrastructure
Domain
Renewable energy / Wood bioenergy manufacturing
Deliverable
Production features (equipment reliability & uptime)
Required skills
Electrical troubleshooting, PLC device troubleshooting, motor control center maintenance, VFD instrumentation, AC/DC circuit wiring, 480V/4160V distribution, communication/IT tech (D-Net, E-Net, Fiber Optic), blueprint interpretation, OSHA compliance
Preferred skills
PLC programming (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Flex I/O), electrical engineering certification, pellet mill experience, advanced mathematics
Technologies
PLCs, VFDs, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Flex I/O, multi-meters, meggers, process meters, hart meters, amp meters
Responsibilities
Perform installation, maintenance, and field work on electrical systems and heavy equipment; troubleshoot PLC-controlled devices and motor control centers; wire and repair AC/DC circuits and high-voltage distribution equipment; monitor production parameters and adjust for efficiency; perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance; work in outdoor and extreme temperature environments.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC