Electrician

Prysmian•McKinney, TX

28d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The electrician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Plant operations.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required.
3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas
A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
Exposed to high voltage electricity
Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and/or machine parts with or without assistance
Requires repetitive movement
Requires walking
Requires kneeling, crouching and stooping
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment
Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements
Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
Performs other related duties as required and assigned