Electrician Advanced (IV)

Shaw Industries • Chickamauga, GA

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About The Position

The Electrician Advanced (IV) provides advanced technical expertise in maintaining and optimizing manufacturing electrical automation and control systems. The role helps ensure equipment assets operate at the highest reasonable efficiency while minimizing operational costs. As a senior-level technician, this employee mentors lower-level electricians, leads advanced troubleshooting, and contributes to facility-wide continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes safe work practices in accordance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility standards; precise, high-quality electrical work; adherence to technical documentation and best practices; knowledge-sharing and mentorship; and feedback that supports continuous improvement. The position works a rotating 12-hour schedule, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) requirements, demonstrated through skills.
• Previous experience in electrical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting ability in industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and automation systems.
• Knowledge of LOTO, confined-space procedures, PPE and arc-flash safety, hot work, PIT operation, fall protection, and hoisting and rigging.
• Ability to read and update detailed electrical schematics and strong working knowledge of the NEC.
• Intermediate knowledge of e-stop and machine-safety systems.
• Troubleshooting experience with PLCs, AC/DC drives, relay logic, single-loop controllers, and pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
• Ability to create basic to intermediate PLC programs and identify root-cause electrical issues in complex systems.
• Ability to use arithmetic, electrical formulas for current, voltage, and power, unit conversions, and Ohm’s and Lenz’s laws.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of experience in electrical manufacturing.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or industrial electrical certification.
• Experience with robotics, motion systems, and advanced automation.
• Strong predictive-maintenance experience, including infrared, ultrasound, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve process and support equipment, including MCCs, AC/DC systems, motors, converters, inverters, line reactors, power distribution equipment, PLCs, robotics, motion-control systems, and automation platforms.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical, mechanical, process, and product-related issues; identify root causes across relevant disciplines and communicate findings, solutions, and next steps to maintenance and operations leadership.
• Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Perform and help develop preventive maintenance activities, including inspections and tests using schematics, specifications, and procedures.
• Perform condition maintenance by repairing or replacing components identified through preventive and predictive maintenance, and ensure prints and job plans are updated.
• Execute work orders for plant projects and upgrades, process improvements, and installation of motors, drives, PLCs, HMI systems, and facility electrical equipment.
• Mentor Electrician Intermediate (II) and Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) employees in technical skills.
• Support Electrician Master (V) team members with major upgrades, installations, and system changes.
• Promote teamwork, continuous learning, adherence to standards, safe work practices, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED