Electrician

Jean Simpson Personnel Services • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

As an Electrician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting complex industrial electrical systems to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient plant operations. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams while mentoring junior electricians and managing medium voltage switching activities. Your expertise will help us uphold the highest safety standards and meet demanding operational schedules, including critical outages and maintenance projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• NFPA 70E Certification (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) required
• OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour Construction Safety Certifications required
• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical circuits and equipment
• Proficient in rigid conduit bending
• Familiar with National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Proficient with troubleshooting tools and meters

Nice To Haves

• AA/AS/BS or equivalent education/experience preferred
• Knowledge of Protective Relay operation and maintenance preferred
• Experience with: GE and SEL relays
• Experience with: Square D equipment (P24 Switch Gear, VR MV Breakers, Master Pack Breakers)
• Experience with: ASCO transfer switches
• Experience with: Variable Frequency Drives (ABB, Yaskawa, Square D, GE)
• SAP and general computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all medium voltage switching with plant electrical engineer and area management
• Mentor and train other electricians to support department growth and development
• Maintain industrial electrical equipment including generators, exciters, transformers, motors, HV/MV/LV switchgear, DC systems, and battery chargers
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment problems to identify potential or actual issues
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and testing on all electrical equipment according to manufacturer and plant requirements
• Monitor work requests and record results in SAP system
• Assist in preparing for annual outages, managing contractors, and ensuring high-quality execution of parallel jobs in a short timeframe
• Update equipment documentation and electrical drawings as needed
• Adhere strictly to safety regulations and plant policies
• Coordinate activities with Operations, Engineering, and Mechanical teams to ensure maximum plant safety and efficiency

What This Job Offers

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