About this role
SUMMARY:
The basic function of the E&I Technician is to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, calibrate, and
maintain electrical, instrumentation, and distributive control equipment throughout the facility in
a safe and professional manner.
SAFETY:
 Understand and follow all safety procedures
o Current on all safety trainings
o Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
 Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas.
 Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
 Complete General Plant Safety Training within the first 8 weeks.
PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES:
The following lists the principle activities associated with the position of E&I Technician.
 Troubleshoot and maintains facility equipment to ensure safe, environmentally compliant
and efficient equipment and facility operation.
 Performs electrical preventive, repair, and calibration maintenance procedures safely and
professionally with adequate supervision in accordance with Federal and State
Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures.
 Able to use and read available documentation (PID’s/loop sheets/motor elementaries,
etc.)
 Access and read PLC/DCS program control logic to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
and repair with minimal or no supervision/additional training.
 Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or
pertinent information on a routine basis by direction and with supervision/training.
 Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
 Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs.
 Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities.
 Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested.
 Completes Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.
 Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and
determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing
maintenance tasks on a routine basis.
 Follows standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report
them immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as, lock out/tag out
procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals.
 Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as
communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio or face to
face.
 Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take
appropriate action with supervision/training. Troubleshoots equipment, diagnose
problems and repair with supervision/training.
 Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid
steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Other - Licenses as required by State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory
agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Must:
 Must understand solid state circuitry and 24V, 110V, 220V, 440V, and 480V systems.
 Ability to size an electrical panel based components for install; ability to size components
and wiring based on electrical schematic; ability to build electrical automation enclosure
based on schematics and plant requirements.
 Ability to diagnose problems with programmable controllers on equipment and operate
electrical testing equipment.
 Ability to read and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals.
 Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer.
 Able to interpret PLC ladder logic.
 Working knowledge of Servo Systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs.
 Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching,
and stooping.
 Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy.
 Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.
BEHAVIORS:
 Safety
o Holds Self and Others accountable
o Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
o Shares lessons learned on safety practices
o Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
 Cooperation
o Team Player
o Treats others with respect
o Helps others
o Communicates effectively
o Thinks of team before self
 Personal Awareness
o Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
o Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance,
timekeeping, housekeeping)
o Open to constructive feedback
o Actively seeks ways to develop
 Knowledge and Problem Solving
o Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
o Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
o Offers pragmatic solutions
o Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
 Imitative and Productivity
o Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
o Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
o Adaptive to new ways of improvement
o Questions current status for improvements