Maintenance Electrician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs electrical functions necessary to maintain all operating and service equipment using standard and specialized tools and equipment.
• Performs mechanical and electrical repairs and preventative maintenance as required in connection with their scope of work.
• Operates mobile/powered, and/or heavy equipment to load/unload, remove and/or transport materials.
• Operates equipment in conformance with established standard operating procedures, with respect to safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Affords assistance to operating functions as necessary to keep equipment safely running.
• Coordinates and works in conjunction with Operators and Technicians in the performance of maintenance tasks.
• Receives and follows instructions on scheduled or emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be performed.
• Inspects equipment for loose, worn or defective parts; misalignment and improper lubrication.
• Makes repairs and adjustments for proper operation and maintenance of operating units, overhead cranes, conveyors, building and mobile equipment.
• Locates and diagnoses trouble and determines material and replacement parts/tools needs and most expedient method of making repairs.
• Notifies supervision of mechanical/electrical issues, impending delays to units and assistance or material needs for repairs.
• Notifies responsible parties for safety, environmental and production requirements.
• Repairs, replaces, installs, dismantles, assembles, adjusts, maintains and lubricates mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Including but not limited to, motors, generators, exciter sets, control panels, relays, interlocking control systems, circuit breakers, static switching units, electronic devices, lighting and distribution systems, communication systems, etc.
• Performs mechanical work pertaining to the repair, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Directs and/or works with others on operating units, cranes, conveyors, and mobile equipment.
• Repairs pneumatic and hydraulic valves.
• Assists on air conditioning and computer repairs as necessary.
• Understands and applies practical knowledge of A.C. and D.C. electrical principles, high voltage, ladder logic, PLC and basic industrial electronics.
• Interprets and analyzes electrical blueprints, schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Limits power distribution system to meet operating conditions and records meter readings.
• Uses power tools, hand tools, test equipment, conduit bending, instrumentation testing and related equipment in making repairs and installations.
• Performs burning and welding operations as required commensurate with certification/training.
• Composes required maintenance reports.
• Answers service calls.
• Loads, unloads and stores/inventories spare parts and materials.
• Informs other crew members of any unusual conditions and pending work.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; extreme heat (nonweather); and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with noise level in some areas high.
• The employee must be able to wear respirator and job-related PPE.

Physical Demands

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Color and Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and/or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.