Facilities Electrical Technician
What’s Upstate, Surf City, NC, United States
Overview
Wolfspeed is seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at our new location in Siler City, NC – the world’s largest silicon carbide materials factory. This position possesses a high-level skill set in industrial electrical systems. The position allows a candidate to work on all medium voltage electrical systems in a semiconductor facility. The skill level for this position requires an individual to work independently on complicated equipment and systems with minimal instruction and direction. This position is responsible for the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and repairs of the electrical systems of associated facilities equipment.
Responsibilities
Lighting maintenance - lamps, ballasts, fixture replacement, etc.
Wiring motors
Racking in/out breakers in switchgears
Troubleshooting electrical issues related to VFDs, MCCs, motors, and controls
Replace devices such as breakers, switches, and receptacles
Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems
Perform general electrical maintenance
Inspect transformers and circuit breakers and other electrical components
Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, NFPA 110, state and local building regulations is a plus
Circuit breaker corrective maintenance
Good knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems
Qualifications
An associate’s degree, preferably in a relevant technical field or equivalent civilian and/or military experience and training. Current state license / certification is preferred.
5-7 years of experience as an electrical technician performing electrical repairs, upgrades, preventative maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and installation on HVAC/R, mechanical devices, facility electrical infrastructure, drives, PLCs in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read electrical schematics
Experience with AC/DC motors
Experience with AC/DC current 120VAC to 480V
Familiar with medium voltage up to 34,500 VAC
Familiarity with calibrations and validations of process instrumentation and sensors
Familiar with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and complex HVAC controls and PLC troubleshooting
Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills; write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to perform trade-related mathematical functions in various units of measure
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ISO/GMP related documentation
Knowledge of chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, compressors, wastewater systems is a plus
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment with HVAC units, pumps, motors, tanks, and other facilities related equipment
Ability to work with machinery and moving parts
Ability to work with moving vehicles, ladders, and scaffolding
Ability to work at heights, and in confined spaces
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists
The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over hard concrete surfaces
Exposure to recurring bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, sitting, climbing, stretching, or similar activities
There may be additional duties and assignments as designated by management.
Equal Opportunity
Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
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Wolfspeed is seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to join the Facilities Maintenance Team at our new location in Siler City, NC – the world’s largest silicon carbide materials factory. This position possesses a high-level skill set in industrial electrical systems. The position allows a candidate to work on all medium voltage electrical systems in a semiconductor facility. The skill level for this position requires an individual to work independently on complicated equipment and systems with minimal instruction and direction. This position is responsible for the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and repairs of the electrical systems of associated facilities equipment.
Responsibilities
Lighting maintenance - lamps, ballasts, fixture replacement, etc.
Wiring motors
Racking in/out breakers in switchgears
Troubleshooting electrical issues related to VFDs, MCCs, motors, and controls
Replace devices such as breakers, switches, and receptacles
Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems
Perform general electrical maintenance
Inspect transformers and circuit breakers and other electrical components
Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, or fixtures
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, OSHA, NFPA 110, state and local building regulations is a plus
Circuit breaker corrective maintenance
Good knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems
Qualifications
An associate’s degree, preferably in a relevant technical field or equivalent civilian and/or military experience and training. Current state license / certification is preferred.
5-7 years of experience as an electrical technician performing electrical repairs, upgrades, preventative maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and installation on HVAC/R, mechanical devices, facility electrical infrastructure, drives, PLCs in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read electrical schematics
Experience with AC/DC motors
Experience with AC/DC current 120VAC to 480V
Familiar with medium voltage up to 34,500 VAC
Familiarity with calibrations and validations of process instrumentation and sensors
Familiar with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and complex HVAC controls and PLC troubleshooting
Ability to organize work and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills; write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to perform trade-related mathematical functions in various units of measure
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ISO/GMP related documentation
Knowledge of chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, compressors, wastewater systems is a plus
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment with HVAC units, pumps, motors, tanks, and other facilities related equipment
Ability to work with machinery and moving parts
Ability to work with moving vehicles, ladders, and scaffolding
Ability to work at heights, and in confined spaces
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists
The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over hard concrete surfaces
Exposure to recurring bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, sitting, climbing, stretching, or similar activities
There may be additional duties and assignments as designated by management.
Equal Opportunity
Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
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