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GAF Electrical Maintenance Technician in Savannah, Georgia
Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep wells of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Starting Wage:
This role starts at $36.57/hour!
Summary
The primary responsibility of Savannah’s Maintenance Team Electrician is to safely evaluate, repair, install, connect, test, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems to meet required specifications and comply with applicable codes and plant standards.
Essential Duties
Ability to configure, program, and install VFDs and Servo control systems. (PowerFlex, Kinetix).
Ability to identify, configure, and install process control equipment such as level transmitters, flow transmitters, and temperature controllers.
Able to use PLC ladder logic to troubleshoot and determine equipment issues and make program changes or adjustments as necessary.
Basic understanding of production servers and network architecture.
Design, draw, and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience with the design, installation, configuration, and programming of PLCs, Allen Bradley ControlLogix processors series.
Thorough understanding of typical manufacturing facilities’ electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and equipment.
Identify digital and analog devices necessary to achieve desired control circuit requirements.
Proficient with WonderWare HMI applications and arrangements.
Able to make modifications and equipment installations.
Must have a thorough knowledge of three phase 480 volt systems as well as 120-volt single-phase control circuits.
Electrical control panel layout, fabrication, and installations.
Proficient with electrical testing equipment such as multi-meters, amp meters, and motor testing equipment.
Solid understanding of Ethernet control architecture, and motion control fundamentals.
Thoroughly comprehend and troubleshoot various control circuits such as pick and place systems, motor control circuits, automated assembly and handling systems, chemical feed, and level control systems.
All other duties as assigned.
Technical Knowledge/Skills
Understand the nomenclature for industrial parts and equipment.
Working knowledge and practical experience of PLCs, RSLogics5000, HMI-Wonderware, Industrial.
Communications-Modbus, Profibus, RSLinx, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Simolink, and Synchlink.
Working knowledge and practical experience of AC, DC, and Servo Drives-Allen Bradley, Siemens, Eurotherm Drives.
Working knowledge and practical experience with plant electrical MCC and Lighting panels.
Working knowledge and practical experience of the National Electrical Codes.
Working knowledge and practical experience of electrical diagrams and schematics.
Under this Roof, We Required (Qualifications)
High school graduate or equivalent
2+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
2+ years experience being primary electrical support on shift
Electrical certifications
Physical Requirements
Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
Occasionally operate business machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading.
Ability to walk, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Adaptability
Building Strategic Working Relationships
Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
Stress Tolerance
Decision Making
Open and transparent Communication
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. 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. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.
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