WTR Senior Electric Motor Technician Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

T1 WTR Senior Electric Motor Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

Guided by a belief in extensive data analysis and a commitment to collaborative global relationships the Industrial Wastewater (IWT) team is responsible for providing continuous compliance with all local state and federal environmental regulations. At our wastewater plant on the Samsung Taylor Semiconductor campus our Operations teams drive for sustainability and operational excellence is balanced by our need to adopt tomorrows technologies to ensure plant resilience environmental stewardship and the safety of our staff. The T1 WTR team is seeking an experienced Sr. Electric Motor Technician to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance (PMs) removals replacements and repairs of electric motors in various industrial settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance specifically with electric motors and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However essential functions are as follows:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PMs) on electric motors including but not limited to:
• Visual inspections
• Vibration analysis
• Thermal imaging
• Cleaning and lubrication of motors and associated equipment
• Remove and replace electric motors as needed ensuring proper installation and alignment
• Repair electric motors up to but not including rewinding and full rebuilds specifically:
• Bearing replacement and repair
• Seal replacement and repair
• Shaft repair and replacement
• Endbell and housing repair and replacement
• Troubleshoot and diagnose motor problems using various testing equipment and techniques
• Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities including work orders PM schedules and parts inventory
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize motor performance
• Provide training and guidance to junior technicians as needed
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations
• Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurrence failures causing equipment downtime.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and start up for new electric motor equipment installation configuration and testing.
• Understands interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling
• Identifies areas of business process improvement opportunities and provides input with solutions
• Interprets issues/questions regarding schematics diagrams written/verbal instructions layouts or defined plans
• Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination
• Mentors/trains lower level technicians.
• Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards.
• Decides which type of maintenance is needed selects parts for replacement
• May participate on cross-functional teams
• May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations
• Interprets complex data from equipment processes etc.
• Applies knowledge of relevant best practices state and local code in area of expertise
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required per departmental guidelines
• Adhere and enforce safety rules follow safe procedures and guidelines.
• Support plant operation during off-hours as needed

Competencies/Experience Needed

• 5 years of experience as an electric motor technician or in a related field
• Completion of a technical training program in electrical maintenance or a related field
• Strong knowledge of electric motor theory design and application
• Experience with motor control systems including starters drives and controls
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging
• Ability to work at heights in confined spaces and with heavy equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Work Environment
All work is performed in an industrial environment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift >45 lbs
• Able to stand and/or walk for 10 hrs daily able to climb stairs and ladders
• May perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and may sometimes have to twist and bend body
• Vision May be exposed to yellow lights blinking lights
• Able to discern audible alarms
• Potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Employees assigned to a Compressed Work Week (CWW) schedules designated A B C or D above work a 12-hour shift either three or four days per week depending on the shift rotation. The CWW shift begins at 5:45 and ends at 6:15 each scheduled day.

Travel
No overnight travel is expected for this position. Some occasional local day travel may be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Certification as an electric motor technician or a related field (e.g. Certified Electric Motor Technician (CEMT))
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g. NFPA OSHA)
• Experience with root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
• High School Diploma or technical school certification preferred
• Typically requires 5-10 years of experience
• Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred
• The ability to Obtain TCEQ C Operators Certificate within 2 years of employment
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

ComputerâBased Work & Technical Proficiency

- The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry documentation analysis and internal communication.

Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams OneNote etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.

- Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (ComputerâAided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management issue tracking and collaboration.

Must pass drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical dental life and disability insurance and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure please go to Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies search firms or third-party recruiters in response to a posted Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e. payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

Accessibility Note

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Required Experience:

Senior IC