Maintenance Electrician

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

The Maintenance Electrician's objectives are to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and controls equipment in order to accomplish the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks in the plant.

Hourly pay rate: $

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee maintenance, testing, and installation

Install, maintain and test LV/MV electrical equipment to include: AC/DC Motors and Motor Controls (Across the line, Soft Start, VFD); switchgear, transformers, load break switch distribution equipment; fuses, power circuit breakers, load centers, and breaker panels; and wiring, terminations, and grounding systems

Use a range of electrical test instruments including Megger, DLRO, Tic Tracer, DVOM, Clamp Amps, 4-20Ma Signal Generators, Sensor Calibrators, etc.

Oversee maintenance and testing of low/medium voltage

Perform equipment inspections, maintenance tasks, and assigned project work

Troubleshoot equipment, controls, and wiring to detect malfunctions, and discuss machine operations with production and maintenance personnel to diagnose problems

Dismantle defective equipment, repair, and install parts to bring the equipment back into service

Read electrical diagrams and manuals required to install and troubleshoot electrical and control equipment

Set up and operate shop and portable tools

Install, test, and maintain motors and gearboxes, as well as perform laser coupling alignments

Support the effort to maximize equipment availability to Production Department

Ensure electrical safety guidelines and procedures for electrical work is compliant with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E and Company Safety Regulations

Metal-clad switchgear, air/vacuum breakers, transformers, panels, and wiring

Electric motor maintenance and testing (windings, rotor, bearings, etc.)

Ensure the electrical work conforms to the standards and guidelines established in the ISO 9002 quality assurance manual

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Journeyman Electrician License or two year of experience in Electrical maintenance

Minimum two years of industrial electrical and controls maintenance experience

Use a range of electrical test instruments including Megger, Multimeter, Tic Tracer, Clamp Amp meter, 4-20Ma Signal Generators, etc.

Experience with low/medium voltage distribution equipment

Working knowledge of industrial NEC Codes and relevant Electrical Safety Procedures

Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

Experience with utilizing a work order system within a CMMS

Mechanical skills preferred

Experience using mobile equipment (Forklift, Lull, Man lift, Scissor lift)

Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs, and ladders for extended periods of time, and lift up to 40 pounds in outdoor noisy environments

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION

Moderate supervision is expected. The jobholder must be a self-starter with the ability to accomplish maintenance and testing on their own.

Ability to work in a team environment with electrical/mechanical trades and production employees of different skill levels

Position Type Full time and Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Worksite address

chesapeake, VA, 23322, US

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