Position Summary

The Electrical and Automation Technician is responsible for the daily electrical support for half of the plant daily (East/ West) and at times the whole plant.  Additional duties include preventative maintenance and electrical support for capital and extraordinary maintenance projects.  The position requires good communication skills and teamwork with all departments. Candidates will be chosen based on electrical competence and previous experience.  Individuals will need strong time management skills, be self-motivated and self-directed to be able to complete in plant electrical projects/repairs with minimal assistance.  Also utilize equipment logs and reports, and data from computerized maintenance systems to track equipment reliability and manage time.

What will make you successful

• Electrical skills on the following technologies:
  • PLCs: Pico, Mico, CompactLogix, SLC500, ControlLogix, Guardlogix and PLC-5
  • Servo’s: Ultra, Kinetix
  • Networks: Ethernet /IP, Sercos, DH-485, DH+ and Remote I/O
  • Safety devices: Guard I/O, Safety relays
  • Drives: 160, 1305, 1336, PF4, PF40, PF70
  • Software: Linx, DriveExecutive, RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, PanelBuilder32, FactoryTalk View, Asset Centre, BOOTP-DHCP Server, RSNetworx
  • Computer Skills including familiarity with:  Electrical Software, Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP, and SharePoint
• Calibration duties including:
  • Acquire and maintain calibration training
  • Calibrate flow meters, RTDs, thermocouples, pressure sensors, scales, etc.
  • Documenting calibration results
  • Assisting with outside resources performing calibration
• Skills on the following electrical testing devices to connect, set-up, and perform testing to troubleshoot plant issues
  • Multimeters:AC,DC voltage and amperage, milliamp, millivolt, OHM’s , frequency and min/max readings
  • Oscilloscope: AC,DC voltage and amperage, milliamp, millivolt, OHM’s , frequency and min/max readings
  • Power Logger: AC connections
  • IR Camera: Take images and review them with the Fluke software
  • Calibration equipment:  Calibration tester, dry blocks, etc.
• Daily checklist (start-up Electrical)
• Updating prints to reflect wiring changes
• Creating and improving PMs
• Participating in yearly plant shutdowns on the main electrical distribution systems
• Re-builds of contactors
• Removal and installation of equipment
• Maintain close working relationship with equipment operators and line team leaders
• Troubleshoot emergency equipment failures
• Abide by all plant rules/policies including safety, GMP regulations and perform good housekeeping practices
• Working with the other maintenance tech’s to increase their electrical skills
• Must be able to work in a team based environment with all departments

Benefits

As part of the Nestle team you will receive

• 401 (k) Plan
• Adoption Assistance
• Auto & Home Insurance
• Cell Phone Service Discounts
• Dental Insurance
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Gym Discounts
• Health Rewards / Rally
• Infant Formula Program
• Legal Services
• Maternity Support
• Medical Insurance
• NESPRESSO Discounts
• Nestle Nutrition Store Discounts
• Parental Support Policy
• Pet Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• ReadyRefresh-Home Delivery of Nestle Waters products at a Discount
• Real Recognition Points
• Tobacco Cessation Resources
• Vehicle Purchase / Lease Discounts
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Coaching