Electrician

Overall authority and responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and installation of all plant electrical equipment and controls, including control power, VFDs, PLCs, MDPs, 1‑300 HP motors, and voltages ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC.

This position oversees and is responsible for installing and maintaining wiring, control, and lighting systems; inspecting electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers; identifying electrical problems with testing devices; and repairing or replacing wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand and power tools.

Location: Cortland, NY

Responsibilities

• Perform all plant electrical maintenance and installations.
• Conduct control modifications as required.
• Manage stores inventories.
• Address emergency repairs promptly to minimize production disruption.
• Execute repairs or maintenance based on written maintenance requests.
• Supervise preventative electrical maintenance programs.
• Oversee spare parts and supplies inventories to ensure availability during equipment breakdowns.
• Plan and coordinate electrical maintenance activities, prioritizing critical needs.
• Participate in planning and installation of new facilities or modifications to existing facilities related to electrical equipment and controls.
• Record time and materials for all repairs and projects.
• Install plant electrical equipment including conduit, wiring, controls, motors, and gearmotors.
• Maintain security of company assets, equipment, tools, inventories, and buildings.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling work assignments, recording activities, and ensuring accountability for hours worked.
• Train personnel to develop electrical skills and promote safe work habits.
• Develop and train an assistant.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of facilities and work areas.
• Implement and manage an electrical maintenance program to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of electrical equipment and maintain documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and develop procedures for equipment controls.
• Train identified personnel in installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Review and approve purchases in accordance with company policies.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure safe work practices around electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training in electrical maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems and controls.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and commercial, residential, and industrial regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with motor control centers, VFDs, PLCs, and other industrial electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures related to electrical work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency repair needs as required.

Safety

• Use proper procedures to accomplish maintenance tasks safely.
• Provide training on safe procedures for working with electrical equipment.
• Always verify circuits are de‑energized before maintenance using a reliable meter.
• Promote and enforce safe practices around electrical equipment.
• Be trained in Arc Flash Safety and use all assigned safety equipment.

Schedule

We are looking for either Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday. Start and end times are to be determined based on what works best for the right applicant.