Electrical Engineering Technician

Koch Carbon, LLC is a world leader in the trading, marketing and terminalling of petroleum coke, coal, salt, slag, cement, clinker, ocean freight, and other related commodities. As part of this trading business, these companies employ a network of large bulk terminals in the United States - the Great Lakes, California and Texas - as well as in Venezuela. KCBX Terminals, LLC is looking for a motivated and self driven Electrical Engineering Technician to join the team at our Chicago, Illinois facility. The successful candidate must be willing to dedicate the time and talent to ensure improved reliability of the facility's DC electrical system.• This role will require the individual to be actively involved with field operations to gain knowledge in the facility’s electrical system and to promote change in facility’s Electrical preventative, predictive & proactive maintenance program. This would include an evaluation to make recommendations for improvements to ensure system reliability of the main DC power system. • Responsibility of looking for areas of improvements to utilize control equipment for protection of the facility’s motors, conveyor systems, etc.• Responsible to ensure the facility applies and obtains the required electrical permits with the City of Chicago on a monthly basis.Job Requirements: • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. • Climb stairs and steep inclines• Work at heights as high as 4 stories • Pass a pulmonary fit test for respirator • Primary working hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, but must be available to be utilized for operations call outs on operational issues with the facility’s electrical system • 7+ years experience with DC electrical systems • Electrical wiring and design • Electrical troubleshooting capabilities • Instrumentation and controls - installation and calibrations • PLC programming • Independent Thinker • Leadership Skills • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) • Organizational skills • Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, Project, etc.) • BS in Electrical Engineer Technology or Equivalent VoTech degree Preferred • 10+ years experience with DC Electrical Systems • Licensed Contractor with the City of Chicago to obtain required monthly permits • Electrical equipment reliability management experience • MS in Electrical Engineer Technology Compensation/Benefits Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to http://www.kochcareers.com/benefits_n.asp.We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug test are required, unless prohibited by state lawClick here to apply for this job http://koch.hrdpt.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=335984&site_id=35 We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law Location: Chicago, IL 60617 Job Status/Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing Occupations: General/Other: Engineering Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years Education: Bachelor's Degree Reference Code: 335984