Electromechanical Technician (North Augusta)

Alkegen Job Opportunity

Join a truly global company with over 37 manufacturing facilities around the world. Be part of a forward thinking, progressive organization that is growing at an extraordinary pace. Alkegen is a global leader in high-performance specialty fibers and inorganic materials used in high-temperature industrial, automotive, and fire protection applications. With nearly 80 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to customers' application problems across several different business sectors, Alkegen is committed to producing high quality products that help customers save energy, reduce pollution, and improve fire safety.

This role is responsible for maintaining plant equipment and systems from both an electrical and mechanical perspective such that they operate safely and effectively. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Install, maintain, and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment
• Monitor electrical controls and worksite equipment
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components
• Design and implement electrical safety standards
• Conduct inspections and analyses of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Write technical proposals and create detailed reports
• Respond to breakdowns and the associated troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment systems, analyze failures and make or suggest improvements
• Collect and complete documentation of repair details as well as permits and other safety documents
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance assignments and complete associated documents and observations

As the role develops, you may be expected to take on additional responsibilities and learn new skills.

Skills and Proven Capabilities (Training Certificate preferred) :

Read and understand CAD or other mechanical equipment drawings

Identify and understand pump, pipe, pressure regulators, flow sensors, solenoids, switches, valves, gauges, etc. on pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Identify and understand cooling system components, pumps, strainers, cooling towers, heat exchangers

Read electrical schematics and identify wiring for motor starters, relays, photo eyes, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, control valves, and other industrial control components

Understand the function and use of variable speed drives and PLCs

Ability to operate and use electrical test equipment

Ability to share knowledge, train, and mentor others

Resistance welding, MIG welding. Metal cutting and fabricating

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)

Advanced ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and correct mechanical, and electrical systems and equipment

Experience :

In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a multi-craft technician

Minimum of 5 years of repairing and maintaining, manufacturing, and facility equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical)

Rigging equipment

Troubleshooting and technical knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, pneumatic and water piping systems

Experience with CMM (computerized maintenance management) systems such as SAP

Education :

Two year degree or formal trade training (Mechatronic Degree preferred) Multi-craft technician training Vendor training and or classes Certificates of competence

Other Qualities :

Coachable

Able to take and give good feedback

Good communication

Level headed

Ability to make decisive decisions and take accountability for all actions

Team player

Raise and resolve problems quickly

Schedule night shift, 12 hours, rotating

Overtime be required occasionally

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people ALL PEOPLE breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class.