Maintenance Technician in USA - EE
- Full-time
Company Description
Our projects are best-in-class in the biomass sector. Digesters and solar are under development.
Our build-and-own strategy is designed to integrate the relationship between waste diversion, clean power production, good jobs and strong community involvement.
We apply vast experience and outstanding legal, engineering, financial and regulatory resources.
Job Description
- The Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician will collaborate with maintenan ce and operations teams to resolve control systems and process failures.
- The EIC Tech will be the subject matter expert for the site in matters relating to control systems.
- Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting control system failures and identifying s olutions while educating peers and maintenance staff.
- Work with engineering, maintenance, and operations to make necessary changes to eq uipment for process improvements, system upgrades, preventative procedures, product changes, and new product launches.
- Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability efforts.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement standards to maintain the controls architecture and integrity.
- Provide engineering technical support to maintenance and plant operations to deliver performance, safety, and quality improvements, as well as cost savings initiatives.
- Provide leadership and supervision to engineering firms, construction contractors, and equipment vendors.
- Share technical expertise to build controls knowledge and capability within the mainte nance team.
Job Duties
- 5+ years of relevant experience (Engineering, Maintenance, Project management, Plant Operations)
- Effective interpersonal skills, motivation, and commitment to lead and direct others to deliver results.
- Continuous improvement mindset with experience delivering process improvements.
- Strong working knowledge of Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley suite or similar of P LC and controls products (e.g., ControlLogix, PanelView, Factory Talk, Asset Centre, VFDs )
- Strong working knowledge of industrial controls networks (e.g., Ethernet IP)
- Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation
- Working knowledge of OT (Operational Technology) systems and hardware
- Ability to develop, read and interpret electrical drawings.
- Working knowledge of industrial power and lighting applications, electrical safety, and power distribution
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Number of Job positions available: 3
- Job Type: FT Starting
- Salary: $30-50/hr depending on employers offer and candidates qualifications
- Overtime: time and a half over 40
- Expected OT: 10 hours a week.
- Workweek: Mon-Friday 7-3 or 9-5 some on call to cover for emergency, plant outages, etc
- Can they work extra days? Yes, on call, extra if over 40
- Payment Type: Direct Deposit
- Payment Days: biweekly 2x a month
Qualifications
- Is the worker required to supervise other workers? Yes, some contract workers
- Criminal Background Check: Yes, 3 Amigos to provide check international check, Carta Federal de No Antecedentes Penales, and employer will perform USA criminal background heck.
- Drug Test: No pre employment drug test., But Candidates are subject to random drug t est and for cause. Positive resulto f cannabis is not acceptable. If a worker tests positive for cannabis is it acceptable? NO
- English Level Requirement: Advanced, they will be working with Engineers who only speak English Must attend the job training? Yes, Some bilingual
- Must attend safety meetings: Yes Drivers license required: Yes.
- Physical requirements: Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Physical requirements include standing for extended periods requiring stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required. • All personnel will participate in a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.
Additional Information
TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
- Paid flight to Business Location: Case by case basis, will be discussed during interview.
- Which airport are the workers arriving at? RDU
WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION
- Transportation to and from Worksite? Where the temporary housing is located, in Farmville, NC, is a rural área. There is no public transportation in Farmville. The employee is responsable for their own transportation
HOUSING
- Housing Type Available: Apartment Rooms,
- Individual or Shared? Shared
- Rent Per Person: Free
- For how long will you provide housing to the worker? 3 months max
- Utilities Included (Water, Gas, Garbage, Electricity, Wifi etc.) Yes
- Furnishing: beds, table, etc
- WiFi: Yes
- Laundry: Yes
- Is Laundry Coin Operated? No
- Nearby amenities: Downtown. Walk to grocery store, etc
- Distance from Housing to Workplace: 45 minutes. Where the temporary housing is located, in Farmville, NC, is a rural área. There is no public transportation in Farmville. The employee is responsable for their own transportation
JOB INCENTIVES - BENEFITS
- 401K: Yes
- Health Insurance: eligible after 60 day or probationary period. Covers 96% of employee only coverage
- Paid Holidays: Immediately available
- Vacations / PTO: Accrued per day worked
- Additional bonuses: Bonuses are not guaranteed. Usually given at end of year based on plant performance