• Electrical Specialist

    Dairy Farmers of America (New Britain, CT)


    Job Description

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Program, troubleshoot, and operate programmable controllers, distributive control systems, and interlocking systems

    • Install equipment for new electrical services (120v, 240v, and 480v three phase), including wiring, conduit, panels, breakers, contactors, relays, times and controls

    • Perform work on site automation system to the component level including components that require 0–10-volt signal or 4-20 milliamp signal repair

    • Perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work; install or replace circuit breakers, fuses, and variable speed

    • Work on electrical equipment including but not limited to Frequency Ddrives (VFDs), contactors, overload devices, fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring

    • Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

    • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, distribution systems, motor control centers, and motors

    • Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

    • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

    • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

    • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

    • Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

    • Perform and assist in all operations maintenance activities, in accordance with national, state and local electrical codes

    • Use a computerized maintenance management system (e.g., SAP) to record and access maintenance related information

    • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

    • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

    • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

    Requirements

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • Graduation from trade school or technical school in related discipline preferred

    • 2 to 4 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and automation system maintenance experience

    • Certification and/or License – Electrician journeyman license or other location specific electrician license; master electrician preferred

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans