Electrician

Merck•Rahway, NJ

1d•$40 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and planning and engineering support, the Electrician will install, operate, maintain, alter, troubleshoot and repair electrical power and lighting distribution systems along with a wide variety of industrial electrical equipment. Demonstrate ownership of equipment systems serviced and pride in quality work. Work with high and low voltage systems, including transformers, high voltage primary feed and secondary transformers. Work with facilities and research electrical systems including VFDs, UPSs/lighting inverters, ATSs and emergency generators, lighting systems, gas detection systems, motors, etc. Install static grounding circuits. Demonstrate ownership of workplace safety/site safety culture by adhering to all safety rules/regulations and reporting to supervisor any equipment in need of repair or any unsafe situations or conditions. Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, efficient and clean operating condition. Assist in performing other duties, including work of other trades as required.

Requirements

5+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment.
Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.
Must be able to adequately perform required job functions.
This includes being able to lift, bend, and move in such a way as to perform job tasks in a safe and approved manner.
Must be able to operate required hand/power tools, test instrumentation and equipment required by this trade in a safe and approved manner.

Nice To Haves

Completed courses in Electrical Theory and Practice
Familiarity with the local National Electric Code
Understand wiring diagrams, schematics and CAD drawings/Blueprints
Have knowledge of the various types of electrical motors and controls.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls, using approved and properly sized wire, conduit, raceways and equipment.
Work with high and low voltage systems, including transformers, high voltage primary feed and secondary transformers.
Work with facilities and research electrical systems including VFDs, UPSs/lighting inverters, ATSs and emergency generators, lighting systems, gas detection systems, motors, etc.
Work from CAD drawings, prints, schematics, sketches or verbal instructions.
Install static grounding circuits.
Operate efficiently, all hand/power tools, test instruments and equipment normally used by this trade and maintain/return in good condition.
Demonstrate ownership of workplace safety/site safety culture by adhering to all safety rules/regulations and reporting to supervisor any equipment in need of repair or any unsafe situations or conditions.
Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, efficient and clean operating condition.
Assist in performing other duties, including work of other trades as required.