Electrical Technician
Core
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, controls, and heavy equipment in a wood pellet manufacturing facility.
Role type
Mid-level hands-on electrical technician
Builds
Sustainable wood bioenergy solutions (wood pellets)
Domain
Renewable energy / Wood manufacturing
Required skills
Electrical troubleshooting, PLC device troubleshooting, motor control center maintenance, VFD instrumentation, AC/DC circuit wiring, 480V/4160V distribution, electrical drawing interpretation, blueprint reading, hand/power tool usage, preventative/predictive/corrective maintenance, communication, critical thinking, problem solving
Preferred skills
PLC programming (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Flex I/O), electrical engineering certification, pellet mill experience, mathematical proficiency, wood products background
Technologies
PLCs, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Flex I/O, VFDs, multi-meters, meggers, process meters, Hart meters, amp meters, D-Net, E-Net, Fiber Optic
Responsibilities
Perform installation, maintenance, and electrical field work; troubleshoot electrical issues in PLC-controlled devices and motor control centers; wire and repair AC/DC circuits and 480V/4160V distribution equipment; troubleshoot communication and IT technologies; identify corrective actions to improve equipment reliability; perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and instrumentation; monitor production parameters and adjust for safe/efficient performance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC