Industrial Electrician- Somerset, Kentucky/Glasgow, Kentucky

MEI Rigging & Crating•Somerset, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician performs electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on machinery and industrial equipment. The role includes match-marking, disconnecting, and reconnecting equipment being relocated, dismantled, or removed, and may require travel and overtime depending on project conditions. The electrician works as part of an installation and relocation team and may assist rigging foremen, riggers, and machinery movers. Cross-craft training is provided. The position involves working with electrical systems and tools while collaborating with multiple trades during machinery installation, relocation, alignment, leveling, anchoring, and dismantling. Journeyman Electricians may handle advanced electrical systems and oversee Industrial Electrician Helpers. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures, complete assigned work and paperwork, maintain housekeeping, and deliver quality service. This is physically demanding, hands-on work. The electrician may work at varying heights, in non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors in all types of weather, and on uneven ground or terrain. The position requires a safety-focused, professional approach and effective teamwork and communication.

Requirements

At least three years of Industrial Electrician experience or comparable construction service industry field experience.
Valid driver’s license or ability to attain one.
Ability to understand blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
Familiarity with industrial electrical codes, concepts, practices, and procedures.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Good understanding of English, including vocabulary, spelling, and grammar.
Mechanical proficiency and experience with tools appropriate to the trade.
Ability to work off the ground at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and outdoors in all types of weather and on uneven ground or terrain.
Safety awareness for oneself and everyone at the job site.
Honesty, integrity, professionalism, responsibility, open communication, and pride in work.
For advanced positions such as Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician: five or more years of Industrial Electrician or directly related experience; ability to supervise others and manage their time efficiently; advanced knowledge or use of jack skating, leveling tools, and dollies; and ability to instruct, guide, or mentor others in safety protocol and standard electrical practices.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred for the general role.
Industrial Electrician training and certifications preferred.
For advanced Electrician positions, higher education preferred.
Additional years of experience preferred for advanced Electrician positions.
Creativity and latitude in performing the work.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical components and systems of machinery and industrial equipment.
Perform match-marking, disconnecting, and reconnecting of machinery and equipment.
Ensure mechanical components and wiring are up to date and code-compliant.
Use standard electrical testing equipment.
Collaborate with and assist riggers, machinery movers, and other trades in installing, dismantling, or relocating machinery and equipment.
Assist in moving large, heavy objects and controlling machinery or equipment through narrow openings, confined or elevated spaces, and technically or logistically challenging routes.
Apply electrical systems, rigging tools, equipment, and devices properly on the job site.
Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings and comply with safe trade practices throughout the work process.
Collaborate with multiple trades during alignment, leveling, anchoring, and dismantling of machinery and equipment.
Replace defective parts, adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts, optimize equipment performance, and replace worn, damaged, or defective electrical or mechanical parts.
For Journeyman Electricians, perform advanced electrical work and oversee Industrial Electrician Helpers.
Comply with MEI Health and Safety Manual standards and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Complete housekeeping duties in the assigned or project area as required.
Complete assigned work within the given timeframe and specifications, and complete required paperwork.
Perform other assigned job responsibilities.