Electrical Engineering Technician

Electrical Engineering Technician performs routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting on industrial electrical systems with moderate supervision. This role bridges basic electrical work and more technical troubleshooting.

• Proficient in Wonderware/PLC programming field, ethernet, fiber optics and R&D of new installations.
• Read blueprints and word documents.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams Higher education or performance may be given preference.
• Safely perform and oversee timely electrical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment. 
• Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities.
• Responsible for plant automation and control systems, including HMI and PLC systems, controls networks and equipment, MES, data collection and reporting systems and safety equipment and systems such as: WonderWare, RS Logix and VFD programming. 
• Process control and instrumentations, to include computer network management, process troubleshooting, and project management
• Cooperate with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow. 
• Cooperate with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.
• Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.
• Oversees the preventative electrical and electronic maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Plans, assists with planning, and installs new plant electrical and electronic equipment. 
• Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.
• Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts and provide needed information to management.
• Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.
• Ensure environmental abatement plan PM's are completed by scheduled date.
• Program/Install/Research all instrumentation at the plant. 
• Research and ensure critical spare parts are on-hand.
• Provide guidance to the Electrical Technicians.
• Additional duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED, Associate’s Degree preferred. 
• A minimum of 5 years working as an electrical technician in an industrial setting, which included PLC, and 3 phase power systems training and experience. Note: Management may waive minimum requirements for this position based on experience and/or other circumstances.
• High level of safety and quality.
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
• Ability to work as a part of a team with co-workers of various skill levels.
• Ability to work from elevated spaces (man lifts and crane baskets) in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate most equipment on site.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Math ability including fractions & elementary geometry.
• Read blueprints and word documents.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagram.