Shift Electrician
$93,621–$93,621 year
On-siteArabi, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Maintain, repair, and test complicated electrical equipment including starters, motors, and switchboards using volt meters and other diagnostic tools. Perform assigned maintenance and construction work, installing interlocks, splicing high voltage wires, and reading blueprints for major installations. In the absence of a supervisor, make minor decisions on job priorities and assign tasks to lower mechanics while consulting the Shift Engineer for major choices. Requires expert knowledge of turbine and switchboard equipment, 480-volt or higher experience, and the ability to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Four years industrial electrical experience within a refinery
- Expereince with 480 Voltage or higher
- High school education or equivalent
- NCCER Certification
- Electrician License
- Expert knowledge of turbine and switchboard equipment and electrical distribution systems
- Ability to make certain decisions affecting refinery operations when working on second and third shifts
- Ability to read blueprints
- Familiarity with the principles of electricity
- Familiarity with the construction and functioning of electrical equipment in accordance with applicable codes
- Good electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to use electrician's tools and shop equipment
- Ability to install, connect, and repair electrical equipment
- Ability to withstand considerable physical effort including standing or walking, climbing, lying in a prone position, crouching, kneeling, carrying, pulling, and pushing
- Ability to work on scaffolds or ladders safely
- Ability to frequently lift moderately heavy materials and equipment up to 50 lbs
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed
- Willingness to work weekend shifts
Desired Qualifications
- PLC knowledge/experience
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