Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Summary

This position is based onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Biorubber Process Research Center in Mesa, AZ. Install, set up, troubleshoot, service, and/or modify electrical / instrument equipment and systems. Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration of electrical / instrument equipment and systems. Follow industry best practices, applicable codes/regulations, and/or plant standards (where available) for all work activities. Communicate and work effectively with operators, engineers, other maintenance technicians, and supervision. Provide design input and feedback about new or modified equipment / systems.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the IC&E Technician position include, but are not limited to, the following:

The IC&E Technician will be responsible for planned, preventative and reactive maintenance for Electrical Assets and Control Systems.Responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of all Electrical Equipment and Infrastructure at the facility, within their own competence levels.Installs pneumatic, electronic, and other instrumentation equipment.Installs fixtures, motors, and other electrical equipment.Operates distributive controls and programmable controllers to diagnose control problems.Assists with planning layouts, running conduit, wiring, and tubing for both new and existing installations.Assists with developing preventative maintenance programs.Assist with the review of OEM manuals and creation of maintenance documentation for plant equipment including, maintenance strategies, safe working procedures and technical specifications.Work with the maintenance team to develop the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) ensuring work is prioritized and executed efficiently to avoid overdue tasks.Contribute towards the planning and execution of outage work scopes and maintenance management systems.Understand the site Management of Change process to ensure that all plant modifications are captured.Support the development and implementation of short-term and long-term maintenance strategies in line with industry best practices and technical procedures.Support the development and management of the spares inventory and workshop.Support IC&E improvement processes, management of corrective actions, defect notifications and rectification, as well as contributing towards effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) into major defects.Take ownership of plant cleanliness and ensure excellent standards of housekeeping are maintained.Promote and engage with the site EH&S performance to include safety inspections, plant area responsibilities, and partake in routine EH&S meetings and forums.Assists with any other duties/projects given by supervisor(s).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Associate degree in industrial maintenance, Electronics, Electrical Power Engineering, Computer Electronics or related field or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.Must have knowledge and experience with electronic and pneumatic process instrumentation, A/C and D/C variable speed drives and industrial power distribution systems (480 VAC and below).Must have knowledge of the NEC, NFPA 70E, and Hazardous Location (CL I and II, DIV 1 and 2) Equipment Requirements.Must have knowledge of Process Safety Management and Management of Change requirements.Electrical and PLC experience is required.Must be safety conscious.Must be highly motivated and able to work unsupervised.Must be able to lift 10-50 lbs. regularly.Must be able to distinguish colors.Must have excellent troubleshooting skills.Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.