Maintenance Electrician

$95,680 - $99,840/Yr

OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

About the position

The Maintenance Electrician will play a crucial role in supporting the operations of the client's Fulfillment Center as part of the Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) team. This position involves leading maintenance efforts, providing guidance to technicians, and ensuring the functionality of materials handling equipment and robotic systems. The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance, safety, and collaboration with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and continuously improve functionality of materials handling equipment (MHE) and robotic systems throughout the facility.
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Install, maintain, and solve relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
• Lead and mentor work plan for emergency repair of critical assets and training plans for Maintenance Technicians.
• Build and close out work orders in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Cultivate positive working relationships with RME business partners and Operations Maintenance team members.
• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid Electrician License
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 4+ years of experience working with automated conveyors and controls.
• Proficient using computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience with MHE safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Safety standards.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, National Electrical Code (NEC), and/or industrial electronics.
• Ability to conduct preventative & procedure-based maintenance.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• 3+ years of work order management.
• Ability to use and interpret statistical equipment to run metrics such as OEE/Up Time to prioritize accordingly.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50lbs. or more.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Previous vendor management experience.
• Experience with robotic maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS
• Certification preferred in one or more of the following: electronic, electrical, mechanical, access control servers, PLCs, process controls, robotics, or mechanical power transmissions.