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Owens Corning lists this Electrical & Instrumentation Technician opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Location(s):
Jacksonville, FL, US, 32206
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Function:
Manufacturing
Audience:
Hourly
Work Arrangement:
On Site
Requisition ID:
70556
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SUMMARY
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of plant electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems. This position supports safe and reliable plant operations through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment, process controls, PLC systems, motor controls, variable frequency drives, and instrumentation.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and controls work involving the diagnosis, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment including PLCs, motor controls, AC/DC drive systems, instrumentation, transducers, computer interface equipment, and associated control systems
Maintains, constructs, installs, repairs and calibrates any plant electrical, instrument, and metering equipment including pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, flow meters, level instruments, load cells, etc.
Participates in preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
Performs original electrical/electronic layouts and circuit designs
Works from information obtained from engineering drawings, electrical diagrams, simple and complex sketches as well as other related documents
Troubleshoots electrical, electronic and instrument systems
Applies protective coatings to equipment fabricated, modified, maintained, etc.
Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs established within the plant
Completes Work Orders, Activity Reports, and Work Logs in SAP
Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by management
Works in an efficient self-directed manner to resolve electrical issues that plague the plant or a specific process
Maintain compliance with NFPA 70E electrical safety requirements
Participates in root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and process uptime
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The employee should hold the following abilities:
Must be able to read electrical/electronic blueprints
Proficient troubleshooting of 480/240/120VAC, and 24VDC control systems
Understanding of analog and discrete I/O systems
Working knowledge of 4-20mA, 0-10V, thermocouple, and RTD signals
Ability to troubleshoot Ethernet/IP and industrial communications networks
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
Ability to use calibration equipment and diagnostic software
Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Must be able to use different types of electrical meters associated with the task to troubleshoot electrical/electronic problems
Must have the ability to multi-task
Ability to safely operate forklifts and aerial lifts
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to effectively utilize SAP software
Ability to run conduit as directed
Ability to document changes in written formats
Ability to read and understand PLC logic
Must be able to plan and execute in written form a safe job plan utilizing electrical safe work practices
Ability to install and set-up electrical power distribution devices including blade switches, circuit breakers, relays, etc.
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES
The employee must be able to:
Proficiency operating a computer
SAP
Virtual machines and remote desktop applications
Rockwell software suite
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
The employee should have the following:
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
Ability to obtain forklift and aerial lift certification upon hire
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Four or more years related experience in an industrial environment
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Certified electrician or equivalent experience
Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, Automation, or Mechatronics Technology
Allen-Bradley PLC and FactoryTalk experience
Experience with PowerFlex drives
SAP maintenance software experience
Manufacturing experience in continuous process industries
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires:
Exposure to elevated temperatures around process heating and manufacturing equipment
Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
Bending, twisting and climbing ladders
Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying or rotating shifts
Wearing respirator protection
Participates in the Safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the Plant
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages - including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position - to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
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