Electrical Technician at Procter & Gamble Company

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Consumer Packaged Goods, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Associates degree in electrical engineering or related field and/or 4+ years of related experience
Be 18 years of age or older
Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education
Acquire Low Voltage Qualification (up to 1,000V)
Demonstrate computer aptitude - acquire basic programming, set-up, and configuration of electrical components (VFD’s, servos, PLC’s, scales, communications, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with operations and/or process equipment
Background in Rockwell hardware and software systems
Ability to troubleshoot problems using PLC’s, HMI’s, drawings, and electrical documentation
Demonstrated problem solving capability and deductive reasoning
Experience with a regulated industry, such as Food, Cosmetic, or Drug for knowledge of GMP compliance is a plus
Role model electrical safety in ALL aspects of your work
Self-directed and motivated; have a sense of urgency and bias for action to deliver needed results

Responsibilities

Maintain and fix high-speed packing, making, and facilities power & controls equipment
Collaborate with Operating and Project Teams to eliminate losses and improve electrical systems
Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
Monitor, & program PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems
Monitor variable frequency drives, servo control systems, robotics
Repair machine and process control equipment
Analyze trends and technical data to gain insights of the controls and identify issues proactively
Apply electrical technical skills to support business
Utilize tools to eliminate defects and improve systems (UPS, Y-Y, failure analysis, etc.)
Be knowledgeable on the electrical systems on equipment in order to effectively troubleshoot issues and lead improvement projects
Be involved in all planned maintenance downtime events
Capable of advanced programming, set-up and configuration of electrical components (VFD’s, PLC’s, Flow Meters, Pressure Meters, communications, etc.)
Conduct electrical troubleshooting (hardware and software) in support of Operating Teams
Proactively monitor and maintain electrical field devices and power systems (execute PM’s, CIL’s, replace in-kind, calibrations, etc.)
Execute electrical Maintenance Planning task
Interface with vendors, suppliers, or on-site construction teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLCSCADAHMIVariable Frequency DrivesServo Control SystemsRoboticsElectrical TroubleshootingInstrumentation CalibrationPreventive MaintenanceProcess Control

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Electrical Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Electrical Technician role remote or on-site?

The position is on-site at the Browns Summit, North Carolina - Greensboro Browns Summit Plant.

What key skills are required for the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician role?

Key skills include advanced troubleshooting of hardware and software, programming and monitoring PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, electrical troubleshooting, and proficiency with VFDs, servo controls, and robotics.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The plant operates 7-days per week on 12-hour shifts with most employees on a 2-2-3 schedule; day shift is 7:00 am - 7:30 pm and night shift is 7:00 pm - 7:30 am.

What makes a strong candidate for the Electrical Technician role?

Strong candidates are subject-matter experts in electrical systems capable of advanced troubleshooting, programming PLCs and HMIs, supporting improvements and capital projects, and collaborating with teams.