Electrician

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Maintenance, Inspection and troubleshooting of 4160 V, 13.8 KV and 480 V switchgear, breakers, and transformers. 
•  3-phase electric motor control circuitry troubleshooting and repair 
•  Maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of plant rectifiers and associated equipment. 
•  Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, flow diagrams, P&ID’s, and construction blueprints. 
•  Install conduit and conduit bracing and fittings. 
•  Performs preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment for the plant. 
•  Performs installation, testing, troubleshooting, removal, and repair of a wide range of electrical equipment such as power circuits, lighting systems, switchgear, transformers, starters, Variable Frequency Drives, controllers, capacitors, production equipment, power and control systems, programmable logic controllers, and electronic power, control, and communication equipment. 
•  Works to meet current electrical codes and company policies and practices. 
•  Selects proper electrical equipment size, wire, and conduit sizes, breaker, switch, and fuse sizes. 
•  Ensures that safety procedures are followed. 
•  Utilizes electrical wiring diagram in electrical diagnosis. 
•  Maintains accurate electrical one-line diagrams and labeling on electrical equipment. 
•  AC variable frequency drives Thermal Photography 

COMPETENCIES

•  Must be familiar in electrical troubleshooting and repair techniques. 
•  Good personal computer working skills. 
•  Familiar with MS Office suite including Excel and Word.

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

•  High School Education or equivalent 
•  At least one of the following:  
• Completion of state recognized electrical apprenticeship program  
• Associate degree in electrical engineering technology 
• Seven years of experience as a plant maintenance electrician in a manufacturing environment 
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience