Electrician

Responsibilities

• Inspects electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, and components to ensure functionality, compliance, and safety.
• Determines the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and creates a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
• Repairs electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment, and other components so that they remain at fully functioning capacity with a moderate degree of supervision.
• Tests systems with devices such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and components are compatible.
• Reviews blueprints and diagrams to understand wiring layout and system design to perform accurate maintenance and repairs.
• Keeps records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including supplies ordered and used.
• Ensures all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of complex issues and minimize downtime.
• Participates in electrical field projects as needed.
• Collaborates in-house for electrical repairs and upgrades, including work related to plant automation and process control systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs AC/DC motor controls, drives, and related electrical systems.
• Researches and recommends automation improvements and technology upgrades to improve plant capacity, consistency, and performance.
• Collaborates with engineering and external vendors to support electrical system projects and meet capital improvement deadlines.
• Promotes and models adherence to safety policies, Guardian Angel initiatives, and MSHA compliance.
• Leads by example in safety practices and ensures others follow established procedures.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required; 6 months – 1 year of related experience is preferred.
• Education: Vocational training or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Circuit analysis, defect analysis, design tools, electrical controls, electrical diagrams and blueprints, electrical test equipment design, electrical theory, troubleshooting, MSHA compliance and regulations, problem solving, detail oriented, time management.