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GAF · 15 hours ago

E&I Technician

Chester, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$48.30/hr - $48.30/hr

5+ years exp

GAF is a company that provides tools and resources for career growth while fostering a supportive culture. The E/I Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting PLC, electrical, and instrumentation issues, ensuring compliance with safety standards and performing maintenance tasks to optimize plant operations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly manner by using proper Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), hot work permits, and confined space entry procedures

Maintain strict compliance with NFPA 70E standards, including the proper use of Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining safe approach boundaries

Follow all safety rules and policies, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Job Safety Observation (JSO) protocols

Ensure excellent housekeeping is maintained and enhanced during the performance of all maintenance tasks

Install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs (PLC, SLC, CLX)

Work with the Controls Systems Specialist to maintain all PLC, HMI programs (Wonderware, Panel View), and VFD parameter sets

Troubleshoot and repair motor starter circuits, standalone VFDs, coordinated drive systems, and servos

Perform general and specialized plant, IT, and electrical maintenance on Ethernet networks

Analyze machine error messages and information from operators to diagnose and repair equipment

Install, troubleshoot, and repair plant instrumentation, including both pneumatic and electronic systems

Troubleshoot all primary (up to 480v) and secondary electrical systems and control circuits

Calibrate and work with control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, actuators, and solenoids

Utilize computer maintenance systems (Maximo) to record daily work activities, labor hours, and research parts

Implement predictive and preventive maintenance procedures to optimize plant goals for safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness

Assist in the training of others to improve their knowledge of plant electrical systems

Qualification

PLC troubleshootingElectrical maintenanceInstrumentation repairAllen Bradley PLCsSiemens PLCsPreventive maintenanceMaximo softwareSafety complianceProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Associate's Degree from an accredited technical college in electrical automation technology, electronics engineering technology or automated systems technology

A High School Diploma/G.E.D coupled with 5 years in maintenance, with an emphasis in electrical maintenance

Must have the essential hand tools to perform outlined tasks

Must be able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches and verbal instructions

Must be self-motivated, flexible and display a demonstrated aptitude to creatively solve problems

Must be able to perform tasks in a safe, efficient and environment friendly manner by using proper lock out/tag out, hot work permit, confined space entry and equipment safety procedures as well as closely follow the housekeeping policy and environmental spill prevention/clean-up policies

Ability to follow preventive/predictive maintenance procedures

Must be able to complete weekly check sheets (measured by report quality and consistency of completion) and providing status reports as needed

Set a positive example for other employees

Develop and maintain professional relationships with co-workers

Demonstrate a sense of urgency to correct operational and safety problems

Benefits

We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.

Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.