Electrical Maintenance Tech

Company: KB BioEnergy Inc
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

KB BioEnergy is dedicated to protecting our environment for current and future generations by generating renewable energy using sustainable technology. KB BioEnergy operates and maintains the Akron Renewable Energy Facility, which is responsible for managing all of the wastewater solids from the City's Water Reclamation Facility.

This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position.

KB BioEnergy is currently looking for a 2nd/3rd Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team in Akron, OH.The Maintenance Electrician performs work throughout the plant for regular operations, regular and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, analysis and repair of equipment and related components for a sludge pumping and treatment facility and biogas driven electrical generation systems.
2nd shift hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and the work week will be Tuesday through Saturday.
3rd shift hours are 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and the work week will be Saturday night through Thursday morning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain facility operations
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic and electrical systems
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on process equipment and facility systems such as motor control centers, VFDs, valve actuators, PLCs, and remotely controlled equipment
• Bend and install conduit, pull and terminate wire, Install raceways, cable trays, electrical panels and junction boxes
• Inspect electrical components including transformers, circuit breakers, motor controls, and variable frequency drives, gauges, flow meters, and other indicating and controlling equipment
• Remove and install electronic and mechanical flow measuring devices
• Perform lock-out, tag-out and disconnection of electrical equipment for maintenance activities
• Operate various tools including hand tools, welders, electronic meters, electric and other tools
• Operate computers and CMMS to obtain work orders, place work orders, log work performed, and search for inventory parts
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Follow all KB BioEnergy safety guidelines and complete incident reports immediately when required
• Perform general housekeeping in the maintenance shop and throughout the facility
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required
• Other duties may be assignedAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.KB BioEnergy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 330-864-2621. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.QualificationsEducation and/or Experience
  • Certificate of completion from a 2-year electrical technology program or electrical training program
  • Will consider military experience in lieu of educational requirement
  • Minimum 2 years experience in industrial settingRequirements
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&ID's, ladder logic, and electrical schematics
    • Strong electrical diagnosis
    • Basic familiarity with diesel and gasoline engines
    • Ability to multi task
    • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
    • Ability to learn new programs/software as needed
    • Ability to work 2nd shift or 3rd shift (final shift depends upon seniority), including holidays
    • Candidates must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background checkPreferred
      • Basic computer skills
      • Able to operate heavy equipment
      • Able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
      • Able to use or become familiar with testing equipmentPhysical Requirements:
        • Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, twist, bend, stoop, climb ladders, push, pull, shovel, pound, lift, talk, and hear
        • Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 75 pounds.
        • Ability to work in an environment with the following conditions: moderate equipment noise, odor, near moving mechanical parts and machines, exposure to inside and outside weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and vibration.
        • Ability to wear personal protective equipment

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