Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:  Onsite at Kohler, WI

Opportunity

This is more than a job posting for Kohler Company, one of the oldest and largest privately held companies in North America. This is an invitation to collaborate and apply your craft to the reliability and maintenance of manufacturing assets and electrical equipment.

The successful candidate will not only provide input for our electrical infrastructure program but will also lead predictive programs and maintenance for our secondary unit substations across the campus. An understanding and application of the NEC, NFPA 70B, and NFPA 70E will forward our long-term reliability goals. Strong leadership skills and the ability to follow in dynamic situations are required to problem solve and determine corrective actions in real time.

This position will require occasional travel time.

Specific Responsibilities

Maintenance Strategies

• Partner with various maintenance and operations groups to create maintenance strategies for equipment using FMEA’s, OEM recommendations, and industry best practices.
• Create bills of materials for equipment using best practices to determine stock quantities.
• Determine criticality of equipment and provide input on CMMS equipment structure.

Predictive Technologies

• Drive the Kohler Co. maintenance organization to world-class status by developing and implementing innovative maintenance and reliability practices.
• Interpret and trend maintenance test results for electrical distribution equipment and recommend corrective actions based on analysis of severity.
• Utilize various predictive tools and technologies to improve reliability of assets.
• Lead smart factory initiatives by implementing and improving various continuous monitoring systems.

Electrical Distribution Equipment Maintenance

• Oversee contractors and manage the strategic maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Mentor junior electricians in areas of electrical distribution equipment maintenance to reduce induced failures and improve overall reliability.
• Analyze the effectiveness of maintenance techniques and work with maintenance teams to improve various maintenance programs, including dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and oil analysis, infrared scanning, partial discharge analysis, and unit substation maintenance.

Design for Reliability and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with project engineers on the selection and implementation of new electrical distribution equipment.
• Provide input for and improve the condition assessment ranking system that drives the capital plan for the replacement of key electrical distribution equipment.
• Develop standards and procedures for maintenance processes.

Skills/Requirements

• Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, Lineman experience or related Associate of Science degree required.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience desired, or a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field will be considered. Degree and experience requirements may be altered for a highly qualified candidate at the sole discretion of the hiring manager.
• Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) certificate or Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT) certificate preferred and will be required within 2 years of employment.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment is preferred.
• CMMS experience desired, SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office products is required.

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The hourly range for this position is $29.50 - $36.90. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.  So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.  

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.  We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at .

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.  If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact .  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal and the .