Electric Technician
Position Summary:
Provides in-depth troubleshooting and analysis of drives and programmable logic controllers on facility equipment. Maintains current programs and documents for equipment; interfaces with engineering support from outside agencies that have commissioned equipment.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
- Perform quality analysis of field returns for components, subassemblies, and equipment
- Apply advance technical knowledge of electronic and electrical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to OEM standards
- Diagnose and repair electrical problems with cranes and facilities
- Repair spare drives for cranes
- Respond to wharf/yard crane issues impacting production
- Identify and correct problems with motor drives, and controllers, Troubleshooting and repair other electrical systems such as fiber optics, lighting systems, catholic protection, and medium voltage switchgear
- Lead maintenance efforts and provide technical guidance to other technicians / crafts
- Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Plant cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
- Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
- Act in accordance with core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
- Perform other duties as required
Education/Experience:
- Associates degree in Electronics or related major from a public or accredited private academic institution required
- 2+ years in a container handling environment and/or 5+ years in an electronic maintenance experience required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:
- Knowledge of functionality and crane operation theory
- Knowledge of electronics
- Knowledge of AC/DC drives
- Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting
- Knowledge of electrical controls
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to schedules and plan work projects
- Ability to maintain records and inventory control
- Ability to work safely and timely manner in a highly productive atmosphere
- Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and design specifications
- Ability to operate forklift, if needed
- A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
Key Competencies Required:
- Effective Communication
- Initiating Action
- Quality Orientation
- Pragmatic Decision Making
- Safety
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills