Electrician (Apprentice - Journeyman)

Muscatine Power and Water • Muscatine, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining plant electrical equipment and systems. The position requires successful completion of an outlined apprentice training program to advance to Journeyman Electrician status, meeting Department of Labor requirements for on-the-job training (OJT) hours and formal classroom training.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must comply with the Utility's Respiratory Protection Policy.
• Must be able to become certified in CPR.
• Must be able to attend work on a regular basis and work overtime as needed.
• Must maintain a method of communication in order to be contacted by MP&W outside normal work hours.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

• Four years power plant or heavy industrial electrical experience preferred.
• For Journeyman, Certified Journeyman Wireman preferred.
• Excellent math skills beneficial.
• Mechanical aptitude and be comfortable working with hand tools and power tools of all sizes.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and maintain plant electrical equipment such as breakers, contactors, relays, transformers, motors, motor starters, etc., including the bending and installation of necessary conduit and/or cable tray and termination of all cabling.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on plant electrical and HVAC systems.
• Perform predictive maintenance such as thermography and meggering to plant switchgear cabling and large motors.
• Perform routine electrical inspections and corrective electrical troubleshooting or investigating maintenance as required on: 4160 volt/2400 volt/480 volt breakers, Plant lighting systems, Plant DC battery systems and battery chargers, Generator excitation systems, Material handling conveying systems including conveyor drive equipment, dust collection, and dust suppression equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment conditions and maintenance performed.
• Maintain a culture of safety within the department, supporting safety programs, completing appropriate training, and providing safe working conditions and practices.
• Maintain a culture of continuous improvement within the department, utilizing lean principles and other continuous improvement tools to maximize department efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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