Industrial Electrician

Job Type Full-time Description

Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium.

Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution.

Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations.

We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.

Summary

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for providing electrical services to include installation, maintenance and repair activities to facilities and equipment to ensure safety and compliance to production schedules are met.

Manages maintenance activities of all electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and controls.

We are hiring for 1st and 2nd shift :

• 1st Shift Hours : Monday-Friday, 5 : 00am-1 : 30pm
• 2nd Shift Hours : Monday - Friday, 1 : 00pm - 9 : 30pm

Responsibilities

Safety

• Complies with safety policies and regulations. Assesses job hazards independently. Authors and executes LOTO and other safety permits.
• Understands and practices operational instrumentation and electrical safety concepts and techniques.
• Reports safety incidents and near misses.

Maintenance

• Supports, improves, maintains, and troubleshoots control and power systems equipment and instrumentation.
• Authors, maintains, plans for electronic equipment including, installs, repairs, and modifies electronic equipment, and their associated schematics and wiring diagrams.

As-built schematics as needed.

• Maintains up to date knowledge of modern technology and electrical standards.
• Remains up to date on NFPA and other applicable safety practices and procedures.
• Ensures that electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Supports new and ongoing electrical system installations and provides technical expertise to installation teams where needed.
• Uses blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete projects.
• Works with project team to build new control panels, run conduit, wire new devices, and startup new equipment.
• Analyzes and corrects malfunctioning electrical / electronic equipment, variable frequency drives, generators, generator controls / monitoring devices, motor control centers & motors, transformers, switchgear, power supplies, converters, and safety relays.
• Prepares contractor job plans to include auditing work area, and provide any necessary tools and equipment required.
• Plans layout of new wiring and equipment utilizing job specifications and local codes.
• Provides preliminary sketches and cost estimates for project materials and services.
• Tests new and existing power and control systems to ensure safe and correct operation.
• Observes equipment in operation to prevent / diagnose potential problems and recommend areas to improve efficiency.
• Inspects power and control systems to identify hazards, defects, problems, and code compliance.
• Assists with the development of effective job plans for electrical safety and compliance. Updates PMs and work instructions to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Develops and maintains maintenance logs. Completes work orders in a safe and timely manner while ensuring quality standards are met and utilizing proper tools to fix equipment.

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoots existing electrical systems and circuits utilizing knowledge and experience to assist in process and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using test equipment such as a multi-meter for fault detection and analysis.
• Reads, interprets, and maintains (as needed) P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Performs root cause analysis on failing systems.
• Conducts necessary functional tests using such equipment as ammeters, voltmeters, multimeters, computerized diagnostic equipment, oscilloscopes, and other related equipment to ensure such equipment operates to the required specifications.

Reliability

• Establishes new procedures where necessary to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Evaluates maintenance program performance and recommend / execute preventive maintenance routines, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance analytics.
• Recommends spare part inventory for critical I&E components.
• Provides I&E training for shift team members to build capability within the team

Project Work

• Provides support in specification and procurement of electrical components.
• Collaborates with technicians of other disciplines in project meetings and during project execution and commissioning.

Assists in commissioning new systems.

Updates instrumentation installation drawings, data sheets, and specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least 5 years of related experience and / or training. Must have strong working knowledge of industrial power and control systems.

Must have familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

• Completion of a trade school program or apprenticeship in the electrical field preferred.
• License, associates degree or certification in electrical systems. Must have a minimum of 3 years directly related experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience completing CMMS driven work is required.
• Proficiency with automation / instrumentation systems is required.
• Must have strong understanding of Electrical safety, including Arc Flash PPE and Hazardous Locations requirements.
• Must be able to read / understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings in order to identify instruments and control loops.
• Must be able to read control wiring loop sheets, electrical ladder and single line diagrams. Also, must be capable of redlining these drawings.
• Experience with instrument calibration is a plus.
• Must be able to use a multi-meter to safety and effectively troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Understanding of Ethernet / IP is desired. Modbus TCP knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge and interpretation of National Electric Code, knowledge of IEEE standards and knowledge of UL508A a plus.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to author routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with team members.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to author routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with team members.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range : $ - $
• Annual Bonus Plan :
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Paid Time Off including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development
30+ days ago