Electrical Technician Job at Valvoline (Ashland)

Electrical Technician

Valvoline

Location:
United States , Ashland

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for performing diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical hardware, instruments in automotive test laboratory, and general facility equipment according to technical and safety needs and processes to support achieving business unit goals. Individual will also participate in establishing and maintaining safety protocols and processes.

Job Responsibility:

Installation, repair, and maintenance of various electrical systems, electrical wiring, connections, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lights, fixtures, and new equipment hookups around the facility
Installation, repair, and maintenance of various electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, apparatus on multiple automotive test stands (IC-Engine, EV/Hybrid, chassis dynamometer test stands, and bench rigs)
Installation, repair, and maintenance of process, signal, and control instrumentation on test stands (Thermocouples, pressure transducers/transmitters, flow meters, control valves, sensors, actuators, analog devices, digital relays, speed, torque, throttle, dyno-command etc.)
Perform instrument calibration according to technical standards in the data-acquisition systems on the test stands, maintain calibration records, periodic calibrations of calibrator units with external NIST cert. labs
Performs periodic and preventive maintenance on assigned systems (pumps, motors, HVAC, compressor etc.)
Monitors control systems and equipment performance. Ensure proper operations of systems and minimize downtime. Maintain documentation and log of issues, corrective actions, and maintenance
Diagnose system problems, communicate to engineers/manager and take corrective actions as appropriate
Provide support for upgrading and improving existing systems
Safety and operations related upgrades, repairs
Perform plumbing using iron, PVC and copper pipes with silver soldering / brazing
Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, air-Humidity systems
Purchasing parts, components and consumable supplies used on the equipment, and test stand, and maintain inventory. Deal with external vendors for purchasing, repair and periodic calibrations
Schedule and work with external contractors on installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment
Maintains safe working practices and conditions
participate in safety inspections and identifying and correcting hazards. Maintain good housekeeping and follow good work practices
Operates industrial equipment (forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack) in order to safely and properly perform installation or maintenance of machinery
Provide support to engineers, operators, and other members of the team
Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion

Requirements:

Minimum Associates Degree or Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Technology or Mechatronics or Industrial systems & maintenance or equivalent related industrial experience is a plus
Able to operate computers, computerized systems and use Microsoft Word, and Excel
Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals (such as: 3-ph / 2-ph AC voltage, DC, mV/mAdc, series / parallel ckts., RC/RL ckts., relay logic ckt., R/C/L/freq., impedance, elec. noise, isolation, grounding etc.)
Sound knowledge of standard electrical systems (such as
wiring conduits, junction/breaker boxes, fuses, wiring of motors, fans, heaters, & HVAC units, controllers, VFD, relays, power supply, rectifiers etc.) and decent understanding of basic electronics components (such as SSR, SCRs, SCS, diodes etc.)
Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and code specifications
Utilizing appropriate test equipment to analyze problems and correct deficiencies to include: multimeters, oscilloscopes, process calibrators, protocol communicators, PLC interface etc.
Application of National Electrical Code (NEC) in electrical work performed
Follow all proactive safety measures to include but not limited to NEC, NFPA, company rules and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are followed at all times
Have working knowledge of US std. pipe dimensions (NPS vs copper pipe), pipe threads & thread sizes, various pipe fittings (NPT, Straight, Hyd., Swagelok, camlock, US vs metric etc.), hoses, tubing etc.
Understanding US std. and SI/metric units of length dimension as well as for other process parameters (such as
temperature, pressure, flow, weight, volume, force, velocity etc.)
Demonstrate sound troubleshooting skills, good analytical and mechanical skills
Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision
Self-motivated, self-learner, learning new technologies as they become available
The ability to wear requisite PPE and lift 50lbs. Must be able to stand, lift, bend, sit, climb stairs, and work in lab for extended periods of time

What we offer:

Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
Incentive opportunity*
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays*
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
PTO Buy/Sell Options*
Tuition reimburesement*
Adoption assistance*

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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