Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

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Plant E&I– Cincinnati

REPORTS TO

Area Leader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Aptitude

• Perform E&I activities in a high-performance working environment on a shiftly basis to ensure optimum utilization of materials and manpower to maximize production, safety, quality, and efficiency
• Participate in root cause failure analysis with team members and maintenance leaders for major downtime
• Strong computer skills (JDE, Excel)
• Works accurately with numbers (inputting correct data etc.)
• Proven troubleshooting skills using “Why-Why” tool
• Demonstrated technical skills (i.e. completion of routine maintenance, AM team defect fixes)
• Accurately troubleshoot, coach, and teach operators in our processing and packaging facility
• Experience with programing software i.e. Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View SE.
• Previous experience working safely with Medium and Low Voltage using proper Arc Flash PPE
• Can read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics including P&ID’s, Elementary drawings, and Single Line drawings.
• Previous experience with the following:  PLC racks & various input/output cards, VFD installation and programming, flowmeters, modulating control valves, and pressure & temperature transmitters

Communication Skills

• Demonstrated ability to articulate thoughts and ideas, verbally and written.
• Communicates and works with other operators, line leaders and the technical leader on E&I issues.
• Participate in training to improve and maintain technical skills, teamwork, creativity, and communication skills

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated leadership via functional leadership or other forms of leadership
• Actively participates on an AM, PM or Problem Solving/FI team when assigned
• Ability to own self training and qualifications as needed

Thinking/Problem-Solving

• Consistently tracks record of troubleshooting to root cause, and works to completion, taking the lead in the effort
• Leads win-win problem solving within B&G or between B&G and outside contractors, vendors, suppliers
• Ability to work to resolve issues on the team or in the department

Initiative and follow-through

• Ability to recognize a problem and recommend a solution
• Examples of being self-directed and motivated
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, deadlines, deliver on results

Priority Setting

• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Works effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Actively participates in team and plant meetings and activities

  QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma plus two years of technical training preferred
• 2-5 years electrical/instrumentation experience preferred
• Excellent technical and troubleshooting skills and knowledge of all crafts, including mechanical, electrical and technical
• Must pass Math test and electrical aptitude test
• Must be willing to flex schedule when need to facilitate training in a timely manner
• Leadership skills including:  
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving (analytical troubleshooting processes)
  • Communication (effective listening, giving and receiving feedback)
  • Organization and time management
  • Goal and priority setting
  • Continuous improvement
  • Safety mindset
• Ability to interact cross-functionally and work in a team environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift and potentially 12-hour shift
• Must be willing to work additional overtime as required
• Successfully qualify on operational skills and function as an operator when needed
• Must adhere to the plant’s attendance policy
• Perform the necessary physical activity for purposes of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment including:
  • Climbing stairs and ladders, standing on, and moving around on platforms, equipment, and concrete floors, working at elevated levels
  • Lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
  • Stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time

Equal Employment Opportunity:B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will recei