Electrical & Controls Technician II

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.
Job Description: Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Technician II at their Plant in Blue Ridge Summit, PA.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is technically curious and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
We offer a competitive salary, full benefits on the first day of employment, vacation, paid holidays, and a 7% company match on a 401k retirement plan.
Relocation assistance is provided for those who qualify.
All tools and required company PPE are provided.
Reporting to the Electrician Supervisor, the Electrical & Controls Technician II works within the Maintenance Department, partners closely with Operations to minimize Plant downtime.
Job duties include but are not limited to: Troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, installation, and demolition of the plant’s electrical equipment and machinery, including motors, panels, generating equipment, lighting circuits, communication systems, etc.
Maintain the facility in an electrically safe condition.
Respond to process upsets with a sense of urgency.
Comply with regulatory governing bodies with regard to electrical installations, mining safety, and occupational health; and with Company safe practices and established procedures.
Maybe required to perform other miscellaneous assignments as directed.
Installation of new improvement projects throughout the plant.
The Electrician will be required to work various shifts and weekends as assigned.
Required Qualifications: High School Diploma coupled with two or more years of demonstrated experience in a continuous process atmosphere.
A technical certificate or advanced degree is preferred but not required.
Must have basic understanding of diagnosing and troubleshooting power and electrical controls using A.
C.
and D.
C.
voltages ranging from 6V to 480V.
Must have a basic understanding of electrical theory and understanding of National electrical code.
Must have a basic understanding of methods and procedures to use for installation, maintenance and repair jobs on electrical and electronic equipment.
Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years or more electrical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment and process monitoring is preferred.
Prior experience with single and 3 phase AC motor controls in an industrial environment, including MCCs, soft starters and VFDs.
Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley controllers, I/O modules and programming software desired.
IND1 At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource.
We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.
Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Must be eligible to work in the U.
S.
without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).
If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here.
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