Electronic Technician
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Position Summary:
Provides in-depth troubleshooting and analysis of drives and programmable logic controllers on facility equipment. Maintains current programs and documents for equipment; interfaces with engineering support from outside agencies that have commissioned equipment.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Perform quality analysis of field returns for components, subassemblies, and equipment
• Apply advance technical knowledge of electronic and electrical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to OEM standards
• Diagnose and repair electrical problems with cranes and facilities
• Repair spare drives for cranes
• Respond to wharf/yard crane issues impacting production
• Identify and correct problems with motor drives, and controllers, Troubleshooting and repair other electrical systems such as fiber optics, lighting systems, catholic protection, and medium voltage switchgear
• Lead maintenance efforts and provide technical guidance to other technicians / crafts
• Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
• Work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by supervisor
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in Electronics or related major from a public or accredited private academic institution required
• 2+ years in a container handling environment and/or 5+ years in an electronic maintenance experience required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of functionality and crane operation theory
• Knowledge of electronics
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting
• Knowledge of electrical controls
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to schedules and plan work projects
• Ability to maintain records and inventory control
• Ability to work safely and timely manner in a highly productive atmosphere
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings and design specifications
• Ability to operate forklift, if needed
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required:

• Effective Communication
• Initiating Action
• Quality Orientation
• Pragmatic Decision Making
• Safety
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Work Environment:
Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in thework environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noiselevel may occasionally be high. To apply, please go toporthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the PortHouston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equalopportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by theU.S. Government.
Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.
Disclaimer :
The above information on this description has been designed toindicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees withinthis job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired of employees assigned to this job.