Industrial Electrician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •HS Diploma/GED or 5 yrs industrial experience
• •5 years experience in an industrial environment
• •2 year degree/certification
• •Knowledge of safety procedures and standards such as NEC and OSHA
• •Ability and knowledge to select and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• •Knowledge and ability to understand the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), grounding, arc flash prevention, machine guarding, and alternative means of controls when troubleshooting live circuits
• •Familiar with safety of cranes, mobile equipment, working in heights, confined space and hot work such as welding
• •Electrical Circuit Understanding – Ability to read, interpret and troubleshoot electrical circuits through schematics, diagrams, and engineering drawings
• •Ability to use associated testing equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and megohmmeters
• •Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repair histories, and equipment performance metrics
• •Preventive and Predictive Maintenance – Ability to conduct routine maintenance on electrical systems and equipment to increase reliability and prevent failures
• •PLC Programming – knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and the ability to troubleshoot these systems
• •Understanding of Ladder (LAD) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) logics
• •AC Motors – Working knowledge of alternating current and synchronous motors and the ability to install, troubleshoot, or repair
• •Control Systems – Understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation including flow, pressure, and temperature sensors
• •Variable Frequency Drives – Experience working with VFDs to control motor speeds and operation
• •Knowledge to troubleshoot these systems during upset conditions or make parameter changes
• •Knowledge of Power Distribution Systems – how to install and maintain medium and low voltage circuits, as well as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgears, and switchboards
• •Knowledge of and ability to use standard electrical tools such as insulated, cable and wire management, and power tools
• •Wiring and Cable Management – Skill in running, routing conduits, and connecting electrical wires and cables properly, ensuring neat, efficient, and safe installations according to code
• •Motor Control Systems – Knowledge of controlling and maintaining various types of motors and Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• •Written and oral communication skills
• •Computer skills
• •Familiarity with computer maintenance management systems
• •Willingness to work rotating shifts, off-shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support continuous operations
• •Ability to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation
• •Able and willing to work at heights

Desired Qualifications

• •5 years experience in an industrial environment and/or 2 year degree/certification, preferred
• •Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs – Experience with GuardLogix PLCs, and the ability to troubleshoot and program these systems
• •Familiarity with Siemens Controllers products such as PLC Step 7 1500, Remote I/Os, MCC Tiastar, TIA Portal, WinCC HMI and Drives SM150 and S120
• •Experience with SAP to display work orders and enter notifications
• •Experience in an Aluminum Recycling and Rolled Products or other heavy industry
• •Familiarity with automation systems – Understand industrial automation technologies and network configurations
• •Experience driving mobile equipment such as small cranes, lifts, fork trucks
• •Understanding of Mechanical Systems – Knowledge of electrical controls related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• •Instrumentation Calibration – Experience with calibrating and maintaining electrical instrumentation, sensors, and measuring devices
• •Combustion Systems – Familiarity with combustion systems, troubleshooting, and calibration