Maintenance Technician III/Lead

• Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment according to vendor specifications.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical and instrumentation systems, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices, gauges, and other tools of the trade; obtains necessary parts through established procedures.
• Performs electrically related activities; and installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Calibrates instrumentation, valves, flow meters, etc. Zero’s and spans, debugs, and adjusts.
• Programs variable frequency drives. Tunes controllers, valves, actuators, etc.
• Downloads and restores stored data in PLCs, controllers, eproms, etc. Pulls up SCADA/PLC control strategies, looks at I/O for errors, diagnoses and resolves communication circuit problems, etc. Changes I/O modules, PLCs, etc.
• Completes tasks and repairs common to their licensed specialty,
• Reports and documents results of inspections and work performed, enters data into computer programs, and prepares labor and material estimates.
• Operates vehicles and mobile equipment for plant maintenance purposes.
• Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
• Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures; and in conformance with relevant building and electrical codes.
• Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, and equipment.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for maintenance management.

• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for maintenance management.
• Requires working knowledge of the standard practices, common tools, materials, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade as acquired through four years of on-the-job electrician/instrumentation experience.
• Requires basic knowledge relating to the maintenance of pumps, blowers, compressors, and other electrically driven equipment.
• Must have the ability to safely operate material handling equipment; and to apply electrical methods to the maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills; and the ability to read wiring diagrams, sketches, blueprints, specifications, and vendor instructions.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Requires ability to plan, organize, train, and functionally supervise subordinates.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

• Must have a valid driver's license with safe driving record.
• Must have an Electrical Journeyman’s License; Other Nationally Recognized Licensed Trades will be considered for the position. Consideration will be based upon the needs of the facility.