Sr. Industrial Maintenance Electrical Technician

Company: Solmax GSE
Location: Spring
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Were looking for the best and brightest candidates to take our Maintenance department in our Houston Plant to the next level. If you have passion and expertise in leadership, industrial machinery, troubleshooting, electrical maintenance, PLCs, PMs and more, Solmax GSE is the company for you. Now is the right time to work for Solmax GSE, we offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package a great work schedule and more. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates Work Status & Location: This Full-time, direct hire, a non-exempt position is located in Houston, TX Overview The purpose of this position is to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and perform reactive and preventative maintenance inspections on various types of industrial machinery and equipment. The ideal Senior Maintenance Technician will have a strong Electrical or Mechanical background with a strong desire to adapt and group. He will also have project management skills Responsibilities Lead small teams and challenging projects; motivate, mentor, and supervise Tech I or II staff as needed Assist Supervisor and Manager with project planning and resource alignment or other needs; Develop thorough and detailed parts lists; be able to follow project schedules and budgetary constraints Thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform periodic maintenance on the following equipment: synchronous belts, v-belts, sheaves, roller chains, sprockets, conveyor systems, motors and gearboxes, loaders, several types of pumps, extruders, compressed air systems, blenders, hoists, and equipment associated with plastic extrusion Safely and efficiently diagnose mechanical and electrical failures to the ROOT CAUSE; Make repairs as needed and recommendations to Maintenance Manager for procedural/equipment changes to prevent recurrence Demonstrated knowledge and experience with 3 phase and single phase 480 V power in an industrial environment; Be able to safely troubleshoot and repair all electrical components including surface contact heaters, ceramic heaters, SSRs, VFDs, contactors, motor starters, relays, breakers, temperature controllers, mercury contactors, and fuse blocks Troubleshoot control loops and various systems with simple AC, DC, or mA control signals; Read & interpret electrical prints and diagrams Align various types of equipment such as motors, gearboxes, couplings, and pulleys using both the magnetic dial indicator method and the straight-edge method. Experience with overhead cranes from 1 to 10 tons including hoist maintenance and repair, bridge maintenance, and motor/electrical repair Experience with mobile equipment maintenance including forklifts, tugs, and small vehicles Demonstrates project management experience and leadership success Project planning to include planning the project, managing project staff, executing and evaluating the outcome of the project. Other Job Functions Assume an on-call status. Adhere to proper safety and housekeeping guidelines Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ten+ (10) years experience in an industrial maintenance environment. High School Diploma or GED. Good housekeeping habits and strong work ethic Completion of education courses or any state licenses or certifications such as welding, electrician, or crane/rigging. Able to perform calculations for mechanical fabrication or installations as well as equations such as Ohms law for electrical diagnostic and repair. Working knowledge of Multi-meter and amp meters, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, arc welding, drilling & tapping, hand & power tools, drill press, pipe threading machines, forklifts, wiring & conduit Welding or electrical certification preferred. Ability to frequently lift up to 70lbs. Must be able to work in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, climb stairs and work at heights exceeding 20 NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY CALLS Solmax GSE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. For more information please visit our website www.gseworld.com- www.solmax.com

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