Electrician

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and install electrical systems and equipment as specified by supervision or Senior Electrician; such as motors, transformers, wiring, switches, heaters, alarm systems, etc.
• Inspect circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding and repair or rewire system according to building codes and safety regulations.
• Proficient in PM of all electrical equipment in the plant.
• Possess some knowledge of programmable controllers and associated equipment.
• Assist in the training of equal or fewer Senior Electricians.
• May be requested to perform minor Mechanical Maintenance functions when necessary.
• Must properly complete and abide to all safety procedures and training classes provided as standard to all Maintenance colleagues within the department
• Applies knowledge of the plant power and light systems to locate and evaluate electrical malfunctions and repairs same by such methods as replacing burnt out elements and fuses, bypassing or replacing defective wiring, cleaning and adjusting contact points, cleaning.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read simple ladder logic.
• Ability to read a variety of blue prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC inputs/outputs and analog signals.
• Ability to setup VFDs and troubleshoot alarm codes.
• Familiar with HMI computers.
• Familiar in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable with the troubleshooting of high voltage equipment (600V).