Job Requirements

　　Why work for us?

　　Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

　　With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

　　Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

　　Job Requirements:

　　The Controls Technician carries out electrical systems implementation independently or in conjunction with other engineers, providing support in design, implementation and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Assists the plant engineers in providing services to production and "hands on" maintenance with minimum supervision. Must take on and successfully complete, process or technical development problems/assignments with little or no supervision. Must also be able to install, modify, troubleshoot, change, startup and document the various electrical systems, PLC's, VFD's, sensors and equipment used by the company. Furthermore, the Controls Technician will establish procedures and techniques for new operations (equipment, instrument, process, etc.). Major criteria for successful performance are initiative, innovativeness, practicality, adaptability, dependability/willingness, neatness and safety consciousness.

　　This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will take assignments and direction from the maintenance and engineering groups. Day to day work with engineers, maintenance technicians and production operators is expected.

　　Qualifications/Education:

　　Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field with 2 years of relevant experience in hands-on electrical controls installation and troubleshooting, or Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with 3 years of relevant experience in hands-on electrical controls installation and troubleshooting or Vocational training with 5+ years of relevant experience in hands-on electrical controls installation and troubleshooting

　　Experience with installation, operation, troubleshooting and programming as it relates to:

　　Allen Bradley variable frequency drives from 1 hp to 500 hp -Power Flex 4, 525, 700, 750 series.

　　Allen Bradley PLC 5, 500, 5000 series PLCs & PanelView HMIs

　　4-20ma and 0-10vdc loops (pressure, level, temperature, position etc.)

　　24vdc and 120vac controls and wiring diagrams

　　480V MCC wiring and control

　　Able to read, modify, and mark-up electrical drawings.

　　Strong communication and organization skills

　　Strong computer skills

　　Familiarity with National Electric Code and NFPA.

　　Good customer service orientation

　　Responsibilities:

　　Maintain, install and troubleshoot various facility electrical systems, control panels, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs etc.

　　Work with contractors to coordinate project completion

　　Assist engineers in project planning and execution

　　Document electrical markups using AutoCAD Electrical.

　　Respond to plant needs in order to keep the production process running smoothly

　　Ability to share scheduled on-call duty to support 24/7 operation.

　　Use the Adaptive Coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning.

　　Perform all other duties assigned

　　Summary:

　　Provides electrical system support to include installation and troubleshooting of 120vac and 480vac systems, control panels, MCCs and other plant systems. Able to read, interpret, and sketch electrical schematics. Provide services and assistance to maintenance, engineering personnel, etc. Must be able to install, modify, troubleshoot, start-up and assist in documentation of various electrical systems, including PLCs, VFDs, and a variety of analog sensors.

　　Other Duties / Quantitative Dimensions:

　　This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

　　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.

　　Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.

　　We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

　　Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.

　　With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.

　　Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.