ET - Electrical Maintenance Technician

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it‘s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility. 

Job Summary:

Trivium Packaging is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Electrical Technician to join our team.  This role will help maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve industrial electrical and automation systems to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.

 Job Duties:

• Thoroughly troubleshoot all problems and areas of concern
• Perform predictive, preventative and routine maintenance on equipment and on the building
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects across the facility
• Assist Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment
• Complete all assigned work in a timely manner with quality and pride
• Check production equipment throughout the plant periodically during the shift to identify potential problems and/or areas of concern, to minimize / eliminate instances of failure.
• Immediately and effectively communicate all problems and concerns with the Maintenance Manager, Manufacturing Manager, and Specialists
• Report all potential food safety concerns to the Quality Assurance manager
• Work in a professional manner with all employees and with outside contractors
• Attend and successfully complete various training classes throughout the year, as assigned
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and electrical systems up to 480 VAC
• Maintain industrial communication networks (Profinet, Profibus, or similar)
• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Occasionally work at heights using scissor or articulating boom lift
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation using the CMMS
• Communicate equipment issues effectively and work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and contractors
• Follow all LOTO, safety, quality, and food safety requirements

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience
• 2+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout/Tryout procedures
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems
• Experience with Siemens automation (TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager) preferred; Rockwell experience also acceptable
• Working knowledge of industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks
• Proficiency with electrical troubleshooting, motor controls, instrumentation, and PID loops
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work a rotating 2-2-3, 12-hour schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts that produce noise.  The employee is also exposed to vehicle traffic (forklift, industrial cart) and must be alert while traveling on the manufacturing floor.

Work Location:

• On-site, one location – 1 Performance Place Youngst