Instrument and Electrical Technician

Transcendia is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.

Job Summary:

Troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment associated with the manufacturing of plastic film. This includes, but is not limited to, 480 VAC electrical distribution equipment, 24 VDC & 120 VAC process control hardware, 120/240 & 480 VAC support equipment, single & 3-phase electrical circuits, variable frequency drives, PLCs and analog & discrete control systems. This position creates value for the facility by performing preventative and corrective maintenance leading to increased uptime and reliability, thus helping the facility to meet their safety, quality and production goals

Job Duties:

• Perform all duties with a passion for keeping safety first and constructively influence others to do the same.
• Comply with and practice proper isolation & verification of all systems where work will be performed.
• Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environmental regulations.
• Work productively and cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors and outside contractors.
• In addition to a standard Monday through Friday daytime work shift, currently 6:00am to 2:30pm, work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on an on-call basis, as needed.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul electro-mechanical and solid-state electrical equipment using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, and powered and non-powered tools.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot field instrumentation devices for process equipment including flow devices, pressure devices, temperature devices, level measurement devices and analytical equipment and instrumentation.
• Identify, interpret and effectively use drawings and documentation related to electrical and process controls including electrical one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, control schematics, P&ID’s, instrument loop diagrams, etc.
• Follow established procedures for preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems, including electrical distribution equipment, variable frequency drives (VFD), PLC systems, process control networking hardware and analog & discrete controls.
• Perform electrical switching (12.5kV & 480V).

Job Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• Minimum 5 years working experience in the mechanical maintenance field, preferably in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Must demonstrate good safety practices, especially LOTO and task planning, while performing listed job duties.
• Must be capable of and willing to work overtime as required and participate in an on-call rotation for 24/7/365 coverage of facilities.
• Must be able to respond to call-in requests promptly when notified.
• Must be able to use and navigate business applications, including computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), and be proficient with MS Office suite.
• Must be able to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a personnel lift while performing job duties.
• Must be able to work with power tools, small motorized equipment, and vehicles.
• Must have excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Must possess good problem solving skills.
• Must be able to interact in a professional manner with employees and vendors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work as a member of a team or independently.

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.