E & I Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure operation of company electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment by performing routine and preventive maintenance tasks, calibration and instrumentation tuning, repairs, rebuilds, and proper installation of new equipment in a safe manner. This includes providing proper record keeping, especially of all safety checks.
• Serve as a support person to other departments by trouble-shooting equipment failures in the electrical and instrumentation area. This will also include providing input to resolve process difficulties or design deficiencies.
• Provide documentation for preventive maintenance performed, spare parts required, and calibration schedules.
• Provide mechanical repairs and inspection as needed.
• Update equipment history files as work is performed on equipment. Responsible for noting, on Maintenance bluelines, electrical wiring diagrams, control schematics or P & ID drawings, any changes, modifications made to the process systems. Maintain accurate spare parts usage log.
• Keep work area clean and provide assistance in cleaning entire shop area.
• Communicate work pending or requiring attention to management and/or to next shift, technician.
• Ensure adherence to all management systems including, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and Food Safety, with an understanding of DuPont's Quality and Environmental Policies and procedures. Responsible that these policies and procedures are implemented throughout the organization and all related activities under the position's jurisdiction.
• Responsible for entering, referencing and closing out maintenance work orders in the host system.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Compliance with applicable company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.
• Other functions as required (non-essential functions).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To successfully perform the requirements of this position it is required that the incumbent possess two years plant maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, as well as instrumentation and controls work. Knowledge of applicable electrical codes would be strongly encouraged. The ability to work independently, strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Incumbent must be able to work overtime and during off-hours as needed.

SCOPE OF POSITION

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. Typical duties require troubleshooting and repairing electrical, instrumentation systems, and controls.

Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position operates in a production/plant environment 100 percent of the time. Exposure to hazardous material training is required.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safe and proper operation of production equipment.
• Timely and accurate completion of repairs performed.
• Effective calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Efficient and cost effective department operations.

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