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Reliability Electrician V

|Shift: 7 am - 3 pm|

Position Purpose

The Reliability Electrician V is the highest-level electrical maintenance technician position within the organization. This role is responsible for expert-level troubleshooting, advanced automation and controls programming, and technical leadership in maintaining the plant's most complex electrical, robotics, automation, and control systems.

The Reliability Electrician V ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency while maintaining the lowest reasonable operating cost. Additionally, this position serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, providing guidance to Reliability Electricians II-IV and supporting facility-wide reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Expectations

The Reliability Electrician V performs all duties with a strong focus on:

Safety Leadership

• Demonstrating exemplary safe work practices.
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and all company safety standards and procedures.
• Promoting a culture of safety through leadership and accountability.

Quality & Reliability

• Delivering high-quality, precision electrical and automation work.
• Supporting the company's commitment to "Great Products & Service."
• Following established standards and best practices to ensure consistency, repeatability, and reliability.

Technical Excellence

• Applying advanced knowledge of electrical systems, automation, controls, robotics, and industrial networks.
• Continuously developing expertise in emerging technologies and manufacturing systems.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• Providing technical leadership and coaching to Reliability Electricians II-IV.
• Sharing best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and technical expertise across the maintenance team.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, system performance, and maintenance processes.
• Providing constructive feedback and recommendations to peers, supervisors, and plant leadership.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities1. Maintain & Optimize Manufacturing Electrical Systems

Provide expert-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization for highly automated and complex manufacturing equipment, including:

AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) Systems

• AGV software configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• AGV system controls and integration.
• Safety system integration and validation.

Industrial Software & Control Platforms

• Ignition Perspective
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Siemens STEP 7 (Versions 14, 15, 18, and 20)
• OPC UA communications
• Anybus Network Interface
• KEBA HMI Systems
• RoboteQ Drive Software
• PEAK Software
• RoborunPlus
• SICK Safety Designer
• SICK NAV340 and 3D Vision Systems
• Zivan Charging Systems
• Banner Programmable LED Indicators

AGV Control & Navigation Systems

• ACE command configuration and management
• Node creation, modification, deletion, and lock management
• CADD layout drawing modifications
• VMS and PLC programming modifications
• Safety system programming and integration

Industrial Electrical Equipment

• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Electric motors and motor controls
• Power distribution systems
• Control panels and associated equipment

Automation & Control Systems

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• SCADA systems
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Process control loops
• Robotics systems
• Servo and stepper motion control systems
• Industrial communication networks

2. Lead Advanced Troubleshooting & Repairs

Serve as the lead technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex equipment and system failures across the manufacturing operation.

Advanced Troubleshooting Responsibilities

• Lead complex troubleshooting activities involving electrical, automation, robotics, and control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures with minimal downtime.
• Analyze system performance data to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support production and maintenance teams during critical equipment failures.

Diagnostic Expertise

• Differentiate between:
  • Mechanical failures
  • Electrical failures
  • Controls and automation issues
  • Process-related issues
  • Product-related issues

Repair & System Recovery

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures involving:

  • PLC logic and programming
  • Robotics systems
  • Motion control systems
  • Industrial networks and communications
  • Safety systems
  • SCADA and HMI platforms
  • Automated material handling systems
  • AGV control systems

• Develop and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.

• Document findings, repairs, and improvement recommendations to support long-term equipment reliability.

Preferred

• 5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or recognized industrial electrical certification
• Extensive automation, robotics, or motion control experience
• Strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics, oscilloscopes)
• Experience leading major reliability or automation project

COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards
• Solve Problems
• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Collaborate

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
• And much more.

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.