Electrical Technician

Austin Powder is seeking to hire a full-time Electrical Technician to join our team at our Red Diamond Manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic systems, controls, and equipment. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

ABOUT AUSTIN POWDER

Austin Powder manufactures a full line of industrial explosives and provides blasting services to customers in the quarrying, mining, construction, and oil and gas industries for the purpose of providing aggregate, energy, and mineral products to consumers.

Our values of commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the power of family are the very bedrock upon which our company's culture is built. We truly value our team which is why we offer competitive opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Perform safety and general electrical inspections on instrumentation and equipment.
• Work with the Maintenance Planner to schedule and complete electrical preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure all repairs follow the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Work with 480-Volt 3 Phase power and equipment controls.
• Work with Engineering to investigate and resolve reoccurring breakdowns.
• Assist with loop tuning and device calibrations.
• Attend maintenance meetings.
• Monitor parts inventory levels and communicate any issues to the Maintenance Planner.
• Enter work orders into the system.
• Assist with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Identify potential safety issues and make recommendations for action or resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 18+ years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of apprenticeship, vocational, or experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line drawings.
• Ability to bend and install conduit.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC and VFD devices.
• Ability to use ohmmeters, meggers, circuit tracing devices, and hart communication devices to troubleshoot.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various departments and team members.
• Ability to wear and work in required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, lift and carry up to 50Ibs, and work at heights.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Possess reading and comprehension skills.

Work Environment This position will be exposed to all elements of the weather on the plant site.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

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