Plant Electrician

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety, environmental, lockout/tagout, and electrical safe work practices, procedures, and expectations.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant electrical systems, equipment, and controls to support safe and reliable production.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors, starters, drives, switchgear, MCCs, panels, conduit, lighting, and related electrical components.
• Diagnose electrical and control system issues using meters, testing devices, prints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation, sensors, and automated process control equipment as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical documents.
• Aid with equipment upgrades, electrical projects, system improvements, and commissioning of new or modified equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage.
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable electrical codes, site standards, and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in electrical systems or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Journeyman electrician license. Minimum of 3 years of industrial, manufacturing, mining, or heavy plant electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives, MCCs, switchgear, and power distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical faults using appropriate testing equipment and safe work practices.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, and automated equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulations, and plant safety practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance systems, digital records, and work order software.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in all areas of the plant, including heights, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or move at least 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work as needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement.