Electrical Technician

Company: OWENS CORNING
Location: Princeton
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARYThe purpose of the Electrical Technician is to assist in the installation and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. This role also provides maintenance repairs to industrial machinery as needed to keep a continuous manufacturing process supported. - Uses man lifts, forklifts, hoists, and all electrical testing equipment required. Must work safely and follow all documented and "common sense" safety policies and procedures. -This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled, and exceptionally competent maintenance person. They must be able to analyze causes of breakdowns and carry out corrective measures. - - -Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Take personal ownership to work safely each day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
• Basic industrial electrical code. (local compliance issues)
• Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings
• Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.
• AC, DC, and Servo drive system (basics)
• Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control.
• Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed. Ability to fully understand and finely tune the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc. (at least 2 persons, each plant)
• Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning (at least 2 persons, each plant)
• Basic Skills, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear
• Install and repair complex industrial equipment
• - - - - - - -Helps to Maintains all Plant electrical and electronic sys.
  • Assist in the development of PM and Predictive maintenance program for all motors and panels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken components.
    • When appropriate or when plant decides lead efforts for electrical root cause analyzes
    • Establish a program to monitor all critical motor in the plant. -
      • Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers.
        • Be lead person for electrical downtime and trouble shootingAbout Owens Corning - - Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 19,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2022 sales of $9.8 billion. For more information, visit -.Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. - -

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