Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Journeyman

Allied Reliability is currently searching for an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for a manufacturing facility in Saratoga County, New York. 

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for reducing unscheduled maintenance, increasing uptime and lowering maintenance costs by developing maintenance capabilities and effectiveness. This person will be a shared resource for the entire mill when their technical expertise or other capabilities are needed to solve a problem, support a project, or implement changes, and will strive to drive safe, respectful, and positive workplace interactions.

• Manage the documentation of Electrical/Instrumentation and controls diagrams;
• Learn new technology, processes and electrical equipment and educate others;
• Serve as a shared resource for controls, instrumentation, and inspection technologies;
• Lead instrumentation and controls troubleshooting efforts within their area of expertise during asset outages;
• The E+I Technician seeks to be at an expert/teacher level in at least one electrical technology: C300 Software, Honeywell Hardware, AC & DC Drives, PLC software and related hardware, Inspection Systems, Safety Systems, or other areas TBD by an assessment of mill needs;
• NFPA 70E & SCA Electrical Safe Work Practices;
• NEC wiring code (NFPA 70);
• Troubleshoot wiring, I/O devices, relays, AC & DC drives, as well as PLC code to support mill safety, product quality, and machine efficiency;
• Be a point person for driving equipment efficiencies electrically for their assets;
• Be involved in continuous improvement processes as needed and directed. Utilize 1:1 interaction on the job, formal meetings, and other forums to train others in mill technologies.

• Journeymen certified in E&I trades;
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing Electrical/Instrumentation troubleshooting tasks;
• Experience in a paper-making or converting facility is preferred, but not required;
• Ability to use MS Office tools as needed in the role and a base understanding of our work planning processes;
• Familiarity with hazards and procedures involving medium voltage equipment and/or sub stations;
• Ability to work with others to resolve complex problems , making data-based recommendations;
• Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting and programming skills;
• Honeywell C300 troubleshooting and programming skills preferred but not required;
• AC &DC Drives troubleshooting and setup/commissioning experience;
• Ability to use vendor manuals to setup new equipment when necessary;
• This role requires someone who is self-motivated to learn and advance their technical skills.

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