Job Description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role :

U.S. Pipe is seeking an Electrical Reliability Technician. This position will provide electrical support to the maintenance department by training and mentoring hourly craft personnel, completing, and programing PLC and assist with the configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of the plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution and computer systems driving the electrical and mechanical portion of the operation.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Provides electrical support to the maintenance department by training and mentoring hourly craft personnel, completing, and programing PLC and assist with the configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of the plant electronic and electrical components, electrical distribution and computer systems driving the electrical and mechanical portion of the operation.
• Develop system specific training materials and use those materials to conduct formalized training and experiential learning in the field.
• Manage electrical work orders, electrical maintenance job and contractors.
• Installs and configures electronic, electrical distribution and computer systems.
• implements the maintenance strategic plan to ensure cost effective asset management, long term equipment viability, and ongoing improvement of the maintenance systems and organization.
• Provide highly developed, technical assistance to craftspeople and engineers during both planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions.
• Maintains, supports, and documents computer and network hardware and software applications and operating systems.
• Troubleshoots electronics, electronic equipment controls, electrical distribution systems and computer hardware and software.
• Repairs/replaces defective computer components and network devices as needed.
• Apply root cause problem solving techniques to find and eliminate sources of recurring equipment failures.
• Maintain a working understanding of current technologies that have potential to improve the equipment or areas supported and provide input to capital project planning targeted at equipment improvement.
• Review the preventative and predictive maintenance systems to ensure that the defined activities are sufficient to identify potential sources of failure before failures occur.
• Develop technical documentation for processes and procedures in the area. (Work Instructions (WIP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Energy Isolation Checklists (EIC).
• Assist the IT Plant System Specialist with the installation, upgrading and general maintenance of production systems hardware and software work on major repair jobs, new installation jobs and modifications to plant machinery and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Other Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience in the field is desired.
• Must have at least 3 – 5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• The ability and willingness to work on any shift, and be on call, overtime, and weekends.
• Must have strong PLC, software and electrical and electronic control systems programming and installation experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the foundry or related industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years of project or plant engineering experience, preferably in the foundry or heavy metals industry.
• Computer proficient with the ability to utilize common software programs.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment with proven ability to diagnose and trouble shoot hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems including PLC controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret and present technical data.
• Ability to work across departmental lines and perform effectively in a cross-functional team culture.
• Capable of working in a diverse workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Previous SAP knowledge is a plus.

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