Facility Plant Electrician
SUMMARY
Responsibilities will include installing equipment, repairing and replacing units, preventative maintenance, and maintaining equipment, electronics and electrical systems.
Participates and contributes in root cause analysis of system breakdowns and implement corrective actions for long term prevention.
Responds to production requests for action and resolution of issues. Maintain documentation records and create requisitions for supplies to ensure proper inventory to maintain equipment.
Routinely identifies equipment, component and safety concerns and recommend to leadership how to properly safeguard against machine / equipment breakdowns and safety hazards.
Assist Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Lead to train and provide guidance to apprentice and maintenance technicians.
Perform skilled journey-level work in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, apparatus and fixtures used at manufacturing plants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (But not limited to) :
- Inspect, maintain repair and overhaul electro-mechanical and solid state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
- Install new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.
Experience with AC control wiring.
- Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems for Project facilities and equipment.
- Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.
- Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers and the public.
- Lead a work party in performing maintenance or repair work.
- Other related incidental work as needed.
- Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance procedures.
- Perform all work in compliance with NEC, ANSI and OSHA applicable codes, standards, safety and environment regulations.
- Responsible for station lockout / tagout procedures as mandated by company policy.
- Determine materials needs / order materials for new equipment or equipment relocation installation. Perform all electrical installation of materials as specified in equipment installation manuals.
- Participate in Kaizen, Reliability Program and PM activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No direct supervisory responsibilities but will be directed to monitor, assist and / or train apprentice, maintenance technicians, and ensure that contractors and vendors are complying with company policies and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Associates degree in Electronic / or Electrical related field of study and 2 years of experience within a manufacturing facility or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Quality experience demonstrating mechanical / electrical technical ability and problems solving skills. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems required.
Must comprehend and ensure compliance of NEC code, OSHA, and EPA regulations. Proficient capability to utilize commonly required maintenance tools and equipment including hand tools.
An ability and willingness to take action based on standard practices as well as learn new technologies and attend courses as required by Maintenance Manager.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence via email or cell phone.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, metric and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
To be determined based upon departmental needs, individual assignment and responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places;
outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ambient temperatures may vary as the production area is largely not climate controlled and is dictated based on outside climate conditions and equipment operations.
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
A ssociate must adhere to all safety rules and procedures. Bring unsafe acts and conditions to the attention of the manager / leadership / supervisor while also ensuring that other associates or visitors are exposed to unsafe conditions.
Correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Train other associates in safe work practices. Investigate accidents, near-accidents, and potential hazards.
Actively participates in housekeeping activities and in the safety and health programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)