Electrician Senior Intermediate (III)
Shaw Industries · Chickamauga, GA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Expectations
The Reliability Electrician III is expected to perform assigned duties with a strong focus on:
- Safe work practices following all OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility safety requirements.
- High-quality, precise workmanship delivered with a customer-service mindset supporting “Great Products & Service.”
- Adherence to established standards and best practices gained through training and experience.
- Continued growth in advanced maintenance and equipment knowledge, understanding the impact on production and business outcomes.
- Clear communication and constructive feedback regarding work needs, troubleshooting findings, and improvement opportunities.
Position Duties & Tasks
Maintain Electrical & Control Systems
- Provide Advanced Maintenance On Process And Support Equipment Including MCCs, motors, inverters, Converters, Reactors, and power distribution components
- PLCs, robotics, drives, and associated automation systems
- Troubleshoot & Execute Repairs
- Identify, diagnose, and repair complex issues impacting safety, quality, or productivity
- Distinguish between mechanical, electrical, process, and product-related issues
- Provide detailed findings and root-cause information to operations and maintenance leadership
- Recommend and verify necessary updates to electrical schematics and documentation
- Support Projects & Process Improvements
- Execute Assigned Work Orders To Support Reliability improvements
- Production and quality enhancements
- Equipment installation and upgrades
- Tasks Include Installation Or Replacement Of Motors
- Drives
- Line Reactors
- Filters
- Induction Chokes
- Starters
- Control systems
- PLC hardware
- Facility electrical systems
Mentor & Support Electrical Team
- Coach and support Reliability Electrician II employees as they develop required skills
- Aid Reliability Electrician IV–V team members with advanced installations and upgrades
- Continue developing personal expertise in preparation for higher-level roles
Critical Knowledge & Skills
- Safety LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work
- Arc Flash Safety & Prevention
- PIT operation
- Fall protection
- Hoisting & rigging
- Tools & Applications
- DMMs, megohmmeters, tachometers
- Loop Calibrators/ Simulators
- Network cable testing tools
- CMMS systems for work orders and parts
Technical Knowledge
- Ability to read, interpret, and mark up electrical and mechanical schematics
- Understanding of NEC requirements
- Basic knowledge of e-stop systems and safety components
- Troubleshooting of components such as:
- PLCs
- AC/DC drives
- Relay logic
- Single-loop controllers
- Pneumatics & hydraulics
- Circuit & Component Knowledge
- Ability to size wire and components for single- and three-phase circuits
- Strong understanding of PLC operation and control system fundamentals
Math Skills
- Arithmetic
- Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power, etc.)
- Unit conversions
- Ohm’s/ Lenz’s Law
Qualifications
- Required: High school diploma or GED
- Completion of Reliability Electrician II requirements (DOS)
- Previous electrical experience
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in advanced electrical troubleshooting
- Experience with PLC hardware and industrial control systems
Preferred
- 3-4 years of electrical experience in manufacturing
- Industrial electrical certification or technical school coursework
- Advanced training in PLCs, VFDs, robotics, or automation
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM