Electrician II

GAF•Chester, SC

About The Position

The Electrician II supports the maintenance department by designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing plant electrical systems and equipment. The role requires field and classroom experience in an industrial electrical or instrumentation electrical craft, including formal training combined with on-the-job training. Course completion letters, certifications, and apprenticeship hourly logs may demonstrate qualifications. The Electrician must be able to perform other department duties as needed and follow and enforce department and plant rules, policies, and procedures. The position handles day-to-day equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, works independently to analyze failures and recommend repairs, and performs critical electrical checks safely. The Electrician supports predictive and preventative maintenance, learns new systems, assists with plant breakdowns, and helps maintain a clean and safe workplace. This role also involves completing assigned work orders and entering work status, hours, and repair parts information into the CMMS system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of industrial electrical experience.
Field and classroom experience in either the Industrial Electrical or Instrumentation Electrical Craft.
Two years of formal training combined with on-the-job training; course completion letters, certifications, and apprenticeship hourly logs may indicate qualification.
Ability to follow and enforce department and plant rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to perform critical electrical checks safely and recognize electrical hazards.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use a computer and enter information into a CMMS.
Clear knowledge of plant electrical distribution and lighting systems.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.
Ability to identify electrical hazards and assess appropriate PPE requirements.
Ability to understand electrical diagrams and schematics.
Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.
Electrical certification.
Familiarity with PLCs, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, HMI-Wonderware, industrial communications including Modbus, Profibus, RSLinx, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Simolink, and Synchlink.
Familiarity with AC, DC, and servo drives, including Allen Bradley, Siemens, Eurotherm, and Pacific Scientific drives.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment and controls on a day-to-day basis.
Independently analyze equipment failures and recommend repair steps, demonstrating electrical insight.
Perform critical electrical checks safely and demonstrate craft knowledge.
Learn new systems and support day-to-day electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
Assist with breakdowns on production lines and other plant equipment.
Support manufacturing start-ups and shut-downs.
Identify, locate, requisition, and install electrical repair parts.
Complete work orders assigned by the supervisor.
Enter work order status, time worked, and repair parts information into the CMMS system.
Recognize electrical hazards and select the appropriate PPE category based on assessed energy.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area; mitigate hazards and report uncontrolled hazards to the supervisor.
Follow and enforce department and plant rules, policies, and procedures.
Perform other department duties and tasks as assigned or needed.
Participate in predictive and preventative maintenance and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their families.
Family-building benefits supporting fertility and parenthood.
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Wellness program.
Free financial coaching.
Employee referral program.
Product rebates for purchases for an employee’s primary residence.
Internal training programs and courses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), and vacation packages for full-time permanent positions.