Electrical Inspector Jobs in Minnesota

SUMMARY

The Minneapolis Roofing Plant Electrical Technician coordinates and safely executes maintenance electrical functions in the facility so the plant equipment and services perform at maximum levels and minimize unscheduled interruption of the plant operation. This position also trains, coaches, and counsels others on electrical maintenance procedures and best practices. Strong knowledge of programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and process control systems is required.

This position reports to the plant Maintenance Leader.

NATURE & SCOPE

• Comply with all Lock-Tag-Try (LTT) procedures.
• Fix and report all unsafe work conditions.
• Notify member of Minneapolis Leadership Team in the case of any accident, near miss, or on-the-job injury.
• Oversees shift activities, downtime, and shop with respect to electrical work request, downtime lists and assigned projects.
• Instructs craftsmen in proper electrical installation and repair techniques as appropriate.
• Plans electrical preventive maintenance strategies to minimize equipment downtime.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all electrical shop equipment.
• Inspects electrical work in progress to ensure correct labor utilization and evaluate electrical training requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes training plan based on qualifying test score.
• Supports in-house and contracted electrical installations or repairs in the facility.
• Maintains electrical controls software in support of programming for the facility.
• Installs, repairs, and/or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, motors, starters or relays.
• Installs repairs, or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, support structures, fiber-optic, line assemblies, lighting, and alternative electrical parts.
• Keeps most current copies of PLC programs, drive programs, Panelview programs, level measurements devices programs on Minneapolis’ common drive.
• Maintains detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Updates and keep electrical drawing current when changes occur.
• Devises, fabricates, installs, tests, and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment and systems involving the movement of physical components in the manufacturing area.
• Assisting engineers with developing technical solutions related to the operation and performance of devices and systems.
• Installs, repairs, and upgrades components of mechanical devices and systems in the manufacturing area.
• Keeps the department leader appraised of mechanical and electrical equipment conditions so that situations of major significance can be planned for to avoid major production downtime.
• Recommends electrical training and development of craftsmen in support of electrical power and control equipment.
• Makes timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized.
• Ensures that electrical spare parts information and inventories are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Creates and maintains technical troubleshooting manuals by each machine to facilitate / share best practices with all craftsmen.
• Mentor, coach and manage Maintenance apprentice employees.
• Proactive in the safety process and ensures that good safety habits are reinforced in craftsmen.

TPM

• Active contributor to the PM Pillar.
• Partners with AM activity team members to achieve TPM goals across the plant.
• Maintains all implemented 5S improvements and ensures housekeeping expectations.
• Perform all TPM duties necessary to ensure the safety of the plant and drive to successful attainment of zero losses, zero defects, and zero injuries.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated quality and craftsmanship and holds others accountable to this standard.
• Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated desire to have a positive impact on safety at the Minneapolis facility.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical and controls aptitude. Strong troubleshooting skills in all areas.
• Solid foundation in Reliable Work Practices and SAP interface preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership in professional, service, or social organizations.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate.
• Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as directed by Maintenance Leader.
• Manufacturing Maintenance experience or completion of an Advanced Manufacturing program from an accredited school.

COMPUTER & SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks experience is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Associate's degree, or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 4-year experience in a Maintenance team with relevant experience. Preferably as an Electrical or Multi-Trade Technician.
• Manufacturing or process related experience.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to routinely lift to 50 Lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to routinely lift to 80 Lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work from heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Work up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Walk/stand on concrete floor, as required during shift work lasting 8-12 hours.
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary for task.
• Use cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties in accordance with all safety rules.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Pay Information

The hourly rate for this position is $46.93. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation – plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.

ABOUT OWENS CORNING

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale, the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in materials, manufacturing and building science to develop products and systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and residential buildings. Through its glass reinforcements business, the company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger and more durable. Ultimately, Owens Corning people and products make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of $6.4 billion and employs 19,000 people in 37 countries. It has been a Fortune 500® company for 63 consecutive years. A career at Owens Corning offers the ability to enhance your expertise and achieve your personal and professional aspirations. Through it all, we’ll empower you with an environment that encourages open communication and big ideas, competitive pay for your performance, comprehensive benefits, and more opportunities to make your impact.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis.

Owens Corning is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.