Maintenance Electrician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vallourec Star Muskogee facility is in search of a Maintenance Electrician with 3-phase, 480V, and industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures by using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. The Electrician diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown to correct the problem and maintain production machinery throughout the plant which consists of Heat Treatment operations, Hydrotester, Threading equipment and controls. The Electrician is responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. The position is also responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with required PPE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power)
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge
• Competent with programming of VFD’s
• Must possess demonstrated ability to safely utilize a forklift and high lift
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
• Proficient in testing and troubleshooting electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and megohmmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers
• Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty and fast-paced
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic Electricity & Electronics
• DC Equipment & Controls
• Batteries & DC Circuits
• Single-Phase Motors
• Transformers & AC Circuits
• Three-Phase Systems
• Electrical Measuring Instruments
• AC Control Equipment
• Electrical Safety & Protection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Power Supplies
• Digital Logic Systems
• Input/Output Devices
• Ability to read Electrical Schematics and mechanical blueprints
• Ladder logic knowledge
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Programmable Logic Controllers

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Electrician License or two year electrical program

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Directable
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Reliability/dependability
• Initiative
• Safety awareness
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback
• Pride in performance
• Continuous Improvement/Quality
• Communication
• Positive responses to change
• High attention to detail