Automation Technician (Electrician)

Operational support & troubleshooting

• Perform unplanned/reactive electrical, mechanical repairs
• Ensure proper knowledge and utilization of WiTool
• Non-technical support for equipment operators
• System performance monitoring and operational status awareness
• Diagnosis of general electrical and mechanical faults

• Ensure proper utilization of tools and spare parts

Planned Maintenance

• Perform planned electrical and mechanical maintenance work orders as per company policies and procedures
• Execution and documentation of maintenance activities
• Exchange and set up of electrical/mechanical parts
• Perform the required cleaning of equipment
• Adherence and implementation of 5S principles
• Accountable for the audit results, individual EM efficiency and downtime minimization

• Technical diploma geared towards electrical and mechanical maintenance. (examples: electro mechanic, automation technician, etc)

  And / Or

• Journeyman electrician ticket (apprentices will be considered)

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Electrically and mechanically maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated equipment including but not limited to conveyors, cranes and hoists.

• Mechanically inclined and proficient in mechanical repairs and use of hand/power tools is a MUST

• 1-2 years minimal experience as an electromechanical technician

• Good mechanical maintenance and repair skills

• Practical attitude and ability to learn new tasks
• Excellent PC skills
• Must be able to work at heights exceeding 20 meters
• Must be able to work days, evenings and nights and weekends (After ramp up begins, preferred shifts will be assigned based on hire date and operational requirements)
• Knowledge of AC up to 600/400/480 volt and DC up to 24 volts
• Knowledge of wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical drive technology (i.e. motors and gears)
• Knowledge of control technology (i.e. controls/inverter)

• Electrical and/or Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience with industrial equipment and machinery

• Familiarity with PLC logic