AEI Technician
$65,520–$65,520 year
On-siteNorth Bend, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Assist in design of electrical projects and install electrical equipment, coordinating efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining components. Consult with operators, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and resolve problems in system operation and maintenance. Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment and develop specifications, while working with voltage levels up to 480 and 4160. Wire Variable Frequency Drives and perform instrumentation calculations, set up parameters and limits, and modify industrial electronic devices to meet specifications. Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure proper function, performing scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to detect and prevent problems. Inspect components for accurate assembly and defects, advise management on hazardous operation risks, and maintain equipment logs. Examine work orders to detect equipment problems and ascertain mechanical or human errors, operating equipment to demonstrate proper use and analyze malfunctions. Repair, install, and adjust equipment and defective components, replacing worn parts in watertight electrical equipment. Install coaxial or fiber optic cable for telecommunications equipment and maintain inventory of spare parts. When breakdowns occur, make necessary repairs quickly to minimize inconvenience, test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, and troubleshoot problems as required. Work extended shifts to support the facility, which may require coming in early, staying over late, or working nights, weekends, and holidays. Enter notifications utilizing a maintenance computer program and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules. Complete housekeeping assignments and work as a team member with a positive attitude.
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the united states without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, and work in confined spaces
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
- Ability to work in elevated areas
- Must be able to operate machinery
- Must be able to read/write English
- High School diploma or Equivalent
- Basic computer skills including being able to enter and retrieve data
- Ability to work overtime
- Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts
- Must be able to perform electrical maintenance trade
- Experience working with blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications and the mathematical knowledge required for such work
- Must be able to operate mobile equipment
- Must have a high degree of mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages
- Must be willing and able to work in inclement conditions and extreme temperatures
- Must be able to work in an outdoor, and indoor plant environment
- Must have very good time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
- Install conduit and pull wire
- Have a strong commitment to safety
- Must have adequate transportation
- Craftspeople in this position will use multiple tools such as multi-meter; 500-to-1000-volt meg-ohm tester; voltmeter; ohmmeter; mobile equipment; safety equipment and PPE
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with wiring and programing Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers
- Experience using electrical test equipment to perform analysis and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of the National Electric Code
- Mechanical aptitude to work from all types of blueprints, maintenance manuals, and drawings
- Apprentice, Journeyman or above license with the state of Nebraska or equivalent
- A 2-year degree in electromechanical, electrical system, or equivalent
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