Electrician

Elementia•Roaring River, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Diagnose electrical and control malfunctions and difficulties and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components.

Requirements

Physical dexterity: lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, etc.
Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10’
Walking throughout plant from location to location
Standing
Sitting
Reading for information
Equipment troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Install and maintain electrical system of the plant to provide power for machines, equipment, lighting, facilities and other electrical apparatus and gear
Comply with all codes, regulations and safety specifications
Maintain controls, values, and calibrations to make sure everything is functioning properly
Diagnose, isolate and correct electrical troubles involving repair and replacement of controls, motors, switches, PLC, servo drives, variable frequency drives, distributed control systems, instrumentations, re-routing of circuits and distribution center to balance load on AC and DC power systems
Make emergency repairs when necessary to off-set excessive down time and production delays
Lay out installation for engineering specifications and drawings for major projects
Use instructions or manuals on installations, systems layout, and changeovers to complete project work
Design and carry out projects to improve safety, quality, production and ergonomics
Assign duties, instruct, and guide the work of electricians and contractors assigned to the projects
Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try
Ability to work under pressure
Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors
Must wear appropriate PPE at all times
Understand plant environmental and safety policies
Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions
Know where EHS documents are located
Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
Must perform with safe work practices at all times
Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment
Oversee, prioritize and assign daily work to lower level mechanics and contractors
Troubleshooting machine and production problems
Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly
Must be able to determine minute differences quickly
Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment
Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems