Maintenance Electrician

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of electrical work in the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical components, equipment, systems and machinery.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical, hydro-mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform routine and non-routine work on mechanical systems as needed.
• Fabricate mechanical attachments and modifications that support electrical work.
• Accept, plan, and complete assignments for repair or installation of electrical equipment, building systems and all plant production equipment.
• Install conduit, EMT, PVC, panel boards and all related fittings including controls for power, heat and light in accordance with Local and National code.
• Work from blueprint sketches and wiring diagrams, making diagrams if needed.
• Use and maintenance of all test equipment, instruments, measuring devices and controls.
• Assist engineering with design of new equipment controls, PLC controls, building electrical systems and power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment program control problems through utilization of computer PLC interface, laptop computer or other MMI.
• Operate and maintain plant systems, including boilers and steam systems, air compressors, pumps and general facility support systems.
• Repair and maintain production machinery.
• Work from drawings, plans or sketches to fabricate fixtures, replacement parts and weld fabrications.
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair problems in electrical wiring and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades to wiring, conduit and electronic control systems.
• Investigate and resolve work-in-process problems.
• Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications of sequence of electrical operations.
• Ensure proper wiring of facility for machinery and facility layout.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school)
Experience: Two to four years related experience

Certificates & Licenses: State electrician licensure or certification