An Electrical Maintenance Technician is a professional who specializes in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. These technicians play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure in various industries. In this blog post, we will describe the primary responsibilities and the most in-demand hard and soft skills for Electrical Maintenance Technicians.

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Main Responsibilities of an Electrical Maintenance Technician

The following list describes the typical responsibilities of an Electrical Maintenance Technician:

Adhere to

• Adhere to plant safety and 5S requirements.

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during maintenance and repair activities.

• Adhere to the NEC and local safety codes.

Analyze

Analyze process data and make decisions on equipment maintenance and improvement activities.

Apply

Apply safety rules with immediate reaction in case of detected dangerous situation.

Assist in

• Assist all other electrical and mechanical technicians as needed.

• Assist fellow employees with repairs, troubleshooting, and operations.

• Assist in developing methods and procedures to control or improve Facilities processes.

• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of electrical equipment and components.

• Assist in managing the startup of plant projects.

• Assist in the maintenance of CEM System to ensure maximum availability and performance.

• Assist in the maintenance of DCS, TCS, PLCs and other control systems.

• Assist with troubleshooting Allen-Bradly Control logix 5000 PLC.

Calibrate

• Calibrate and adjust electrical equipment to meet performance requirements.

• Calibrate testing instruments and install or repair equipment to prescribed specifications.

Carry out

• Carry out maintenance work.

• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Manager.

Collaborate with

• Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to resolve complex electrical issues.

• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel for integrated facility maintenance.

Communicate

Communicate with maintenance and production for ultimate performance.

Complete

• Complete accurate, timely and legible administrative documents as required.

• Complete all necessary documentation-.

• Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

• Complete tasks and PMs assigned by Technical shift lead while keeping up with project needs.

Conduct

• Conduct electrical measurements, such as voltage, current, or resistance readings.

• Conduct electrical safety checks to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Conduct equipment inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Conduct preventive maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns.

Convert

Convert service requests to work orders when required.

Coordinate

• Coordinate vendors, obtain quotes, oversee work, and communicate progress with Abbott clients.

• Coordinate with vendors or suppliers for the procurement of electrical equipment or components.

Demonstrate

Demonstrate a commitment to accuracy, precision, and attention to detail in all electrical maintenance tasks.

Detect

Detect faulty operations and report those and any unusual situations to the Maintenance Manager.

Develop

Develop versatility and competence in all related job tasks and operations.

Diagnose

• Diagnose and remediate cause(s) of electrical malfunction or failure on plant equipment.

• Diagnose equipment breakdowns.

• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

Disassemble

Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment, using precision measurement tools.

Dismantle

Dismantle / reassemble machines performing routine to extensive repairs.

Document

• Document any changes in machine.

• Document repairs and service.

Ensure

• Ensure assigned areas are clean and organized-.

• Ensure compliance with AGP Management Policies and Procedures.

• Ensure supplies are stocked in appropriate production areas-.

• Ensure the development of a work culture based on AGP's values.

Escalate

Escalate deviations detected in spare part warehouse.

Establish

Establish work order systems and log book for automation processes and fixturing for assembly.

Execute

Execute the assigned works following the existing procedures or instructions for their execution.

Exercise

Exercise due diligence in the care and operation of corporate assets.

Follow

• Follow electrical codes, blueprints and standards.

• Follow OSHA and ANSI requirements when working on and repairing electrical equipment.

• Follow safety procedures given by management.

Help

Help in training production members for minor preventative maintenance of equipment.

Identify

• Identify and diagnose electrical malfunctions or equipment failures.

• Identify and maintain critical spare inventory levels, working with stores.

• Identify patterns of failures and ways to design out failures.

Increase

Increase machine reliability on existing and new equipment.

Inspect

• Inspect and test backup power systems, such as generators or batteries.

• Inspect equipment for proper lubrication and perform general preventative maintenance duties.

• Inspect, test and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components.

• Inspect, test, operate and troubleshoot AC & DC control and protection wiring schematic.

Install

• Install electrical systems & components up to 480V.

• Install, maintain and enhance electrical systems including fuses, lights and wiring.

• Install new equipment and participate in equipment upgrades.

• Install parts and devices using hand tools and power tools.

• Install, test, and maintain electrical circuits and systems.

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain 110 volt single phase electrical controls and equipment.

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain 480 volt 3 phase electrical equipment.

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain programmable logic controllers.

Interpret

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.

• Interpret schematics and equipment manuals.

Keep

• Keep abreast of changes in electrical codes and regulations.

• Keep billable hour reports.

Lead

Lead process improvement and initiate change.

Learn

Learn window-based computer systems and Kimberly Clark specific systems such as SAP, TALCM and DTR.

Maintain

• Maintain AC / DC motors and drives.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout department-.

• Maintain and repair industrial machinery and equipment.

• Maintain and update electrical documentation, such as maintenance records and service reports.

• Maintain an excellent safety and attendance.

• Maintain an inventory of electrical spare parts and supplies.

• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.

• Maintain hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies and parts.

• Maintain inventory of spare parts.

• Maintain the power distribution of plant equipment.

Make

• Make all necessary adjustments for safe functional operation.

• Make recommendations where we could improve our deficiencies.

Manage

• Manage commissioning, maintenance project of long duration.

• Manage repair cost within set budged-.

Monitor

Monitor and evaluate the performance of electrical systems and recommend improvements.

Operate

Operate machine tools and perform welding and sheet metal operations as required.

Participate in

• Participate in cost effective decision making, for example, labor, parts, materials.

• Participate in the implementation of Improvement proposals each month.

• Participate to machine receipt at supplier with process engineering.

• Participate to maintenance 5S and respect 5S in preventive maintenance.

• Participate to safety and environment risks reduction & participate in line QRQC.

Perform

• Perform 5s related tasks.

• Perform AC DC circuit troubleshooting.

• Perform complex or specialized assignments.

• Perform diverse and complex assignments in support of GE Welland Gas Engines.

• Perform electrical load calculations to ensure safe power distribution.

• Perform electrical system upgrades and retrofits.

• Perform general repairs, scheduled repairs, and preventative maintenance.

• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.

• Perform most complex repairs and equipment / control problem diagnosis.

• Perform periodic examinations.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment.

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.

• Perform preventative maintenance as assigned.

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components.

• Perform routine inspections of electrical systems and equipment.

Plan

Plan and coordinate major equipment repairs and overhauls.

Prepare

Prepare plant and equipment for start up and shut down as needed.

Propose

Propose preventive maintenance improvements in order to reduce reliability issues.

Provide

• Provide day-to-day electronic and electrical support for the Kankakee tile manufacturing facility.

• Provide electrical expertise as well as some mechanical advice when needed.

• Provide routine maintenance training to team members.

• Provide technical support and assistance to other team members.

Read

• Read and interpret electrical AC & DC schematics, AC three-line, logic diagrams and SLD's.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Read and use electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams and circuit diagrams.

• Read blue prints and related technical literature as required.

• Read, understand and work from blueprints, schematics and diagrams.

Repair

• Repair all tools with necessary hydraulic & pneumatic system-.

• Repair and replace pneumatic / hydraulic parts and devices, electrical equipment, and machines-.

• Repair components or sub-assemblies in order to replace them.

• Repair, maintain, conduct preventative maintenance on machines.

• Repair or replace faulty electrical components, such as wiring, switches, or fuses.

• Repair electrical equipment / systems and control circuits.

Replace

Replace and or repair electric motors and motor control units.

Report

• Report any abnormal conditions of materials, products or equipment to supervision.

• Report to management any issues which affect or may affect production and safety.

Respond to

• Respond to business / plant calls on an as requested basis.

• Respond to emergency repair calls and address urgent electrical issues.

Run

Run wire and conduit for newly installed equipment, and complete end terminations.

Set-up

Set-up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.

Stay updated on

Stay updated on electrical industry standards and advancements.

Study

Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.

Support

• Support the planning and execution of daily / weekly / and shutdown activities.

• Support the planning and execution of planned equipment shutdowns.

Test

Test electrical systems and equipment for proper functioning.

Troubleshoot

• Troubleshoot and problem solve PLC and various industrial automation.

• Troubleshoot and repair any Technical, manufacturing process or equipment issues in the plant.

• Troubleshoot and repair in all reactive maintenance efforts.

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, from an electrical perspective.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.

• Troubleshoot electrical problems using testing devices and diagnostic tools.

Understand

• Understand basic ladder logic and can troubleshoot based on prints.

• Understand who the internal customers and suppliers are, as well as who the end customer.

Update

Update and maintain electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

Use

• Use electrical test equipment.

• Use hand and power tools for electrical maintenance and repair tasks.

Work

• Work alone or with others to develop and test operating procedures.

• Work in a team or autonomously to complete work orders and provide maintenance / electrical support.

• Work weekends and overtime as required.

• Work with outside contractors on facilities and equipment repairs.

• Work with preventative maintenance online system to manage responsibilities.

Most In-demand Hard Skills

The following list describes the most required technical skills of an Electrical Maintenance Technician:

1. Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and components.

2. Competence in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

3. Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems and diagnosing malfunctions.

4. Familiarity with electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.

5. Skill in repairing and replacing electrical components, such as wiring, switches, or fuses.

6. Proficiency in using hand and power tools for electrical maintenance and repair.

7. Competence in electrical load calculations and power distribution.

8. Knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.

9. Familiarity with preventive maintenance techniques for electrical systems.

10. Competence in using electrical testing instruments, such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.

11. Proficiency in utilizing electrical measuring devices, such as voltage or current testers.

12. Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and practices.

13. Competence in reading and interpreting equipment manuals and technical specifications.

14. Familiarity with electrical control systems and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).

15. Skill in installing and maintaining backup power systems, such as generators or batteries.

16. Proficiency in electrical circuit tracing and identification.

17. Knowledge of electrical equipment maintenance and repair practices.

18. Competence in conducting electrical safety checks and inspections.

19. Familiarity with electrical control panel wiring and troubleshooting.

20. Skill in utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for tracking and documentation.

Most In-demand Soft Skills

The following list describes the most required soft skills of an Electrical Maintenance Technician:

1. Excellent attention to detail and precision in work.

2. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

3. Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and clients.

4. Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing maintenance requirements.

5. Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively.

6. Teamwork and cooperation in a collaborative work environment.

7. Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

8. Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to protocols.

9. Strong mechanical aptitude and technical understanding.

10. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Conclusion

Electrical Maintenance Technicians play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and reliability of electrical systems. By possessing the necessary hard and soft skills, these professionals ensure effective maintenance, prompt repair, and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure in various industries.