plant electrician

Job description

Job description:

Plant Electrician Job Description

Job Summary:

Our company is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join

our team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting,

maintaining, and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery

and equipment throughout various departments in the facility, and

installing and programming electrical equipment. You will draw

schematics to indicate where the wiring and components are installed,

then measure, cut, and install wiring and conduit systems according to

specifications. We use automation for some of our industrial processes,

so you should feel comfortable interpreting PLC ladder logic programs.

We prefer applicants that have an electrician journeyman license and

several years of professional electrician experience.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Document actions, testing results, observations, final diagnosis of

the situation and steps taken to resolve issues for each job or

situation

- Determine the steps necessary to assess an electrical situation

using testing devices, and blueprints

- Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all company

guidelines and OSHA safety requirements and through reporting

violations of policies, procedures, and guidelines to immediate

supervisor

- Use ladders, platforms, and lifts to work on electrical systems

- Measure, cut, and install wiring and conduit systems

- Install and program electrical equipment

- Perform preventative maintenance inspections

- Interpret PLC ladder logic programs

- Assemble and install all types of new or repaired electrical

circuits, systems, instrumentation, and equipment, including, but

not limited to, starters, motors, regulators, controllers, switches,

etc.

- Inspect electrical equipment and machinery, diagnose faulty

operation, determine proper corrective action, document in

maintenance scheduling program, and make indicated repairs

- Make meggar, voltmeter, ammeter, ground locating and other

electrical tests. Possess working knowledge of electrical

distribution systems and switchgear

- Install and repair electrical conduit and cable, including

connections, controls, grounding, etc.

- Make out work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, time

distribution, material usage, etc., and perform other clerical

duties necessary to maintain proper records relative to the work

performed

- Direct, assist, and instruct other co-workers on jobs where it is

necessary to work together or when requested by supervisor

- Keep a clean and organized work area

Qualifications:

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Proficiency with the National Electrical Code and local codes

- Ability to read blueprints

- Must pass criminal background check and drug test

- Valid drivers license

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions

- High Lift and forklift truck operations, Toyota, Genie, etc.

- Physical ability

- Mechanical Skills

- Previous experience in an industrial environment strongly preferred

- Eagerness to work safe, anticipate repairs, and troubleshoot

emergent issues

- Passion for a job well done

- Ability to stand for long periods, walk, climb stairs, reach, and

stoop frequently as well as lift up to approximately 50lbs with

occasional team lifting of up to 100lbs. Must be able to work at

heights

- Keep current with latest types of electrical controls, motors, AC/DC

Drives, (PLC) Programmable Logic Controllers, (HMI) Human Machine

Interfaces and industrial lighting equipment

- Must know Underwriter codes, national codes, state and local codes,

company rules and regulations and comply with them

- GED or High School Diploma

- Journeyman certification or 10+ years of verified experience as an

industrial electrician

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Privately owned, in business over 60 years, financially stable, low turnover. Position is being added to their team.

Salary Type : Hourly

Salary Min : $ 45

Salary Max : $ 50

Currency Type : USD

Nigel

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Worksite address

conshohocken, PA, 19429, US

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