Electrical Controls Specialist

Electrical Controls Specialist

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Kentucky State Certified electrician or have a 2 years college Electrical degree.
• Cannot have any safety violations in the previous 12 months.
• Cannot be on second written warning for disciplinary reasons, disciplinary suspension in the past 12 months, or have more than (4) attendance points (internal candidates only).
• Two or more years related experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have the ability to run conduit as directed and to the National Electric Code requirements.
• Strong electrical background in addition to mechanical skills. Experience with computerized or automated controls and ability to read electric schematics a plus.
• Self-motivated detail–oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated work history.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming and trouble shooting.
• Working knowledge of and ability to trouble shoot HMI’s, PLC’s, SERVO devices, robotic automation and control systems a plus.
• Performs a variety of electrical functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.
• Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Locates and diagnoses, repair of electrical system or equipment, sensors, transmitters, field devices, VFD’s, control devices and components.
• Install and maintain data, Ethernet and internet, CAT5 or equivalent cabling and components.
• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Uses a variety of electrician’s hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
• Troubleshoots and evaluates electrical systems.
• Demonstrate equipment functions and features to equipment operators.
• Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform new system installations, replacements, new control technology upgrades.
• Respond to production needs as they occur on the production floor.
• Participates in the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for any plant electrical, electronic, and instrument equipment or control system.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Comply with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Work professionally with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Follow SQF, Company GMP, and 5S guidelines to produce a safe and quality product.
• Performs Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computerized or automated controls and ability to read electric schematics a plus.