Electrician

About the role

This position plays an important role in maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure safe operation, including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components. The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable, hardworking, and skilled Industrial Electrician.

Responsibilities

• Use safety devices and protective equipment and follow safe work practices and methods in the operation of all tools and equipment necessary to complete tasks.
• Maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/electromechanical component systems for mining, asphalt, and concrete masonry plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Read blueprints and schematics.
• Safely operate motor vehicles and other mobile equipment including man lifts, forklifts, and others as required for plant repair and maintenance.
• Plan work effectively and keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Correct and/or report any hazardous conditions affecting employees, contractors, or others.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Quickly assess issues during breakdowns, communicate with equipment operators, and apply troubleshooting, diagnostic knowledge to repair equipment efficiently and reduce downtime.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and electrical/electromechanical maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of safety rules, especially as they relate to electrical work and standard lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Skill in using hand tools, testing equipment, and safely installing new and replacement parts.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and apply that knowledge in safe work practices.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong understanding of motor control circuits and relay logic.
• Basic understanding of PLCs; ability to read logic and apply it to troubleshooting.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls after normal working hours.

Work Environment

Perform all work in accordance with company safety policies. Work is performed outdoors and/or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements. Capable of operating various types of heavy equipment and/or machinery.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work at heights on aerial lifts, stepladders, and/or extension ladders.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Physical demands include walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 90 pounds.

Travel

May be required to work at various facilities.