Elec. Tech.

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Description Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, and maintain
all electrical equipment, instrumentation, and power transmission lines,
throughout the plant Maintains Level 1 and 1.5 control, assists
maintaining Level 2 and higher control Makes mechanical repairs to
cranes and as otherwise required in connection with electric service
Participates in job planning, inspection, and PM development activities
Performs flat, vertical, and overhead welding Skills Demonstrated
skill and experience in DC/AC motors and controls, instrumentation,
electrical maintenance and installation, and troubleshooting
Schedule/Environment Rotating schedule includes Weekdays, Weekends,
Day and Night shifts Work in a typical steel mill environment with
associated heat, dust, and noise and at heights, Duties Follows all
applicable Safe Job Practices including required Personal Protective
Equipment and strict compliance with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
Performs housekeeping in areas of repair work and in shops Receives
instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation,
and inspection work required for any task to be performed Inspects
all electrical equipment, power lines, electronic equipment, checking
motor bearings lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious
signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc. Trouble shoots and decides
course of repairs required When faulty operation is observed or
pointed out by operating crews, diagnose trouble using testing equipment
or own judgment based on general knowledge of electrical principles
Determines the best way to make repairs to minimize interruption of
production Advises when immediate shut-down of equipment is necessary
to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no
harmful effect Interpret and analyze drawings and wiring diagrams to
locate and trace electrical circuits, and evaluates programming to
determine material and replacement needs, and to select a logical
approach to trouble shooting and repair problems Dismantles, cleans,
repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, lubricates electrical
equipment taking all safety precautions Adjusts equipment to obtain
proper operating characteristics Makes either temporary or permanent
repairs as required to equipment such as main motor devices, generators,
control panels, relays, interlocking cranes, control systems, electronic
devices, and circuit breakers Makes mechanical and electrical repairs
on cranes Makes mechanical repairs as required in connection with the
servicing of electrical equipment Fills out and maintains work orders
and purchase orders for required materials, supplies, and equipment;
maintains daily activity logs, maintenance records concerning assigned
service vehicle and equipment Makes accurate reports and records for
the CMMS system for equipment history