Industrial Electrician

• Locate and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems for repair while using schematics and test equipment.
• Work with production, maintenance, management, and equipment operators to improve the equipment’s electrical systems.
• Responsible for installation and construction of industrial electrical equipment and systems found in an industrial environment through the proper use of standard wire, conduit, fittings and hardware commonly found in industrial facilities.
• Responsible for use and care of the tools and equipment commonly employed in industrial construction such as conduit threading machines, hydraulic/electric benders, knockout punch sets, cable puller, meggers, volt meters, multi-testers.
• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner consistent with lockout/tag out, hot work, fall protection, and other OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Bend, cut, thread and install conduit.
• Install and terminate wiring.
• Size and install wiring pull boxes.
• Install panel-boards and branch distribution equipment.
• Other duties as may be required or directed by management.

Education and/or Experience
No less than 5 years electrical, process control experience and/or training at a journeyman level. An Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferred but not required.

Other Qualifications

Proven mechanical and trouble-shooting skills
Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical test equipment, hand tools and power tools
Working knowledge of PCs and PLCs
Working knowledge of transformer connection and phasing
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, ladder/relay logic and single-line diagrams
Good verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Must be willing travel and to work overtime, including some weekends, when required
Must possess the ability to work in a safe manner
Must have a high degree of competency in the application of both AC/DC motor drives
Possess an excellent knowledge of the National Electric Code
Must have a valid driver’s license

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb ladders; balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.