Electrical Instrumentation Technician
Frontline Electrical Ltd
Mondelez International, Claremont, Tas
10.2008 - Current
- Attend kickstart and safety meetings
- Plan, organise and lead others in the maintenance and installation of electrical equipment
- Plan, organise and perform scheduled calibration of instruments during plant shutdowns, including-
IFM Effector temperature and pressure transmitters
Endress & Hauser, Krohne flowmeters
Endress & Hauser, Foxboro conductivity meters
- Perform breakdown maintenance and calibration of instrumentation
- Perform routine maintenance electro-pneumatic valves
- Perform routine maintenance on ultrasonic, optical, magnetic and capacitive level switches and transmitters
- Conducted performance tests on newly installed equipment to ensure optimal operation.
- Calibrated instruments used for testing purposes in order to maintain accuracy of readings.
- Repaired faulty wiring or replaced defective parts to restore functionality of circuits and systems.
- Inspected all electrical components for damage or wear and tear.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Worked closely with other technicians to complete projects efficiently.
- Built panels containing relays, switches, circuit breakers, according to customer specifications.
- Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, ensuring compliance with codes.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
Inspected electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair.