Electrician

About the role

This is a journey-level position with strong electrical and instrumentation skills. The role is responsible for troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime. You will work closely with the Operations and the Mechanical Maintenance Team to provide maximum facility support.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and installs wiring, motors, motor controls, PLCs, AC/DC Drives, transformers, motors, generators, lighting, instrumentation, valves, and other electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair equipment including Distribute Control System (DCS), PLC Equipment, variable speed drives, level, pressure and temperature controls, automatic and pneumatic controls for flow pressure, turbine generators, breakers, and power distribution equipment.
• Provides technical support by operating a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions within the mill.
• Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations.
• Application of NFPA Guidelines including publication 70 (National Electric Code).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical process abnormalities and malfunctions.

Requirements

• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Experience with AC and DC Drives, variable frequency drives, PLCs, and motor controls along with all types of electrical phasing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools, as well as technical testing equipment consistent within the electrical field.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment by receiving and completing work orders; gathering tools and supplies to complete the work assigned.
• Willing to update job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities.
• Respond and react to potential mechanical, electrical equipment, and structural failures.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Journey-level electrician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have Electrical Journeyman Card.

Desired Background

• 3-5 years of troubleshooting experience with close support of production equipment.
• Experience with electric motors, drives, and PLCs.