Industrial Electrician

HR Consulting Solutions LLC•Hickory, KY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

HR Consulting Solutions is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for Premier Candle Corporation, a leading manufacturer of scented candles and home fragrance products. The company has invested significantly in rebuilding and modernizing its operations after a 2021 tornado. Premier Candle views maintenance as a strategic advantage and is committed to building a world-class reliability organization. They are looking for a candidate passionate about improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and contributing to a safer, more reliable manufacturing operation. This role is part of the maintenance and reliability team in Hickory, Kentucky.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of five (5) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical documentation.
Experience utilizing CMMS software to document maintenance activities.
Strong knowledge of: Three-phase electrical systems, Motor controls, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Control circuits, Industrial electrical distribution systems, Electrical safety practices.

Nice To Haves

Electrical trade school, apprenticeship, technical degree, or equivalent industrial electrical training preferred.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
Experience with FactoryTalk software.
Experience with Studio 5000.
Experience with Industrial networking.
Experience with Servo systems.
Experience with Robotics and automated manufacturing equipment.
Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience.
Predictive maintenance technologies including thermography.
Electrical construction and equipment installation.
NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems using structured problem-solving techniques and Root Cause Analysis.
Diagnose and repair electrical distribution systems, motor control systems, MCCs, control panels, and production equipment.
Troubleshoot three-phase motors, starters, overloads, relays, contactors, VFDs, and soft starters.
Install, modify, repair, and maintain industrial electrical equipment and systems.
Perform preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance activities on electrical assets.
Conduct electrical inspections and identify developing equipment issues before failures occur.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment at the electrical and I/O level.
Diagnose failures involving sensors, safety circuits, photoeyes, proximity switches, encoders, and other field devices.
Support production equipment including conveyors, automated packaging systems, labeling equipment, process heating systems, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment.
Assist with equipment upgrades, electrical modifications, and capital improvement projects.
Utilize CMMS software to accurately document repairs, inspections, equipment history, and reliability improvements.
Participate in Root Cause Analyses, After Action Reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, and Mechanical Maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.
Share technical knowledge and mentor fellow maintenance technicians.
Maintain accurate electrical documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment records.
Promote safe work practices and support Premier Candle's reliability-centered maintenance philosophy.