Minerals Plant Multicraft Maintenance Technician

Overview

This position provides support to RHI Magnesita facility by maintaining equipment, SAP “info records”, basic 70E knowledge, and demonstration of safe working manners.  Efficiently and effectively keeping equipment in working order and analyzing problems to obtain efficient output.  Our ideal candidate will have experience in the maintenance field, strong computer skills, and a high level of safety consciousness. 

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, test, and repair Hydraulic Presses, conveyors, mixers, and electrical systems with use of necessary equipment using 70E PPE and safe practices for 24VDC, 120 VAC, and 480 VAC systems

• Read and understand blueprints and schematics for all equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment
• Understand, and utilize ladder logic, and SFC programs
• Proficient understanding of high voltage equipment, microprocessor equipment, thermocouples, and RTD’s
• Understanding and completion of all necessary documentation
• Take Direction from senior members of the team, in effort to advance skill set

Expectations:

• Attend a high voltage training given by company
• Knowledge on location of all criteria on network
• Ability to solder a multiconductor cable on a circular connector
• Simulate performing rev counter updates on ABB Robots
• Location and function of robot controller parts
• Modification of program points in ABB controller
• Walk through changing and calibrating Yaskawa servomotor
• Performance of advanced PM’s on items such as scale controllers, thermocouple, cascade, binder tanks, and kiln pressure transducer
• Ability find and change parameters, troubleshoot, replace, program and debug on a VFD
• Ability to troubleshoot programs for various equipment such as Kiln, Ball Mills, dryer, and crushers.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, skills, experience, education and abilities:

• Prior industrial electrical and mechanical experience
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and analytical aptitude
• Advanced desktop/laptop computer experience
• Ability to lead employee discussions
• Effective communication and proficiency with SAP
• Must have equipment repair experience (Gearbox, Power Transmission, Conveyors, and Bearings).  
• Working knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems  
• Prior experience with welding and fabrication (Stick and Mig) 

Physical requirements

• Ability to work off-shifts, weekends, and call-ins as needed
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet)
• Be able to lift, maneuver, and manipulate up to 70 pounds
• Ability to work in various positions and enclosures

About RHI Magnesita:

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.

RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.

With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years.  Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.  

Come get fired up with our North American team!

North America | RHI Magnesita

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, skills and responsibilities of the job. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.