Industrial Electrician

CGB Enterprises, Inc.•Convent, LA

6d•$30 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

This job is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day electrical operations at the assigned location(s) ensuring safe, consistent, efficient and profitable operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of assigned location staff, staffing, logistics, inventory, maintenance, efficiency, quality, and customer service. Additionally, the job incumbent will promote and maintain a positive imagine within their local communities. This job may manage a team of employees, be a project manager, or may be a combination of both. All job duties may or may not be performed by all job incumbents. Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility and assigned job level. All levels are required to: Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings. Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed. Instruct others on proper use of required PPE for tasks/job being performed. Utilize appropriate tools in proper application and technique, both hand tools and power tools. Other duties as assigned (i.e. audits, inventory monitoring, maintenance needs, housekeeping as needed, etc.)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience appropriate for level.
First Aid Certification
Basic knowledge of electrical theory and/or equivalent hands on experience.
Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
Expert mechanical skills.
Good decision making and conflict management skills.
Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
Time management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
Ability to perform job duties of any job supervised at assigned location.
Ability to understand, interpret, and follow all operating and emergency procedures.
Ability to work effectively autonomously and within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Electrical Certification
Professional Electrician Certificate.

Responsibilities

Level 4; beginner level position that works closely with upper level Electricians to learn proper electrical procedures and techniques. Incumbents at this level should have a basic knowledge of electrical theory gained through a vocational education or equivalent hands on experience and will learn, understand and follow safe work practices.
Learn, understand and follow all safety procedures.
Grow knowledge of electrical theory and hands on experience.
Perform assigned tasks utilizing proper use of electrical test equipment/meters.
Consistent communication with upper level Electricians.
Install conduit.
Level 3; is an experience Electrician who will be responsible for electrical maintenance, preventing breakdowns. Responsibilities must be performed to follow the National Electric Code and in compliance with State and local building codes. Incumbents at this level must have completed NCCER Electrical Level 2 or have 3 years’ experience, have a basic understanding of electrical terminology, and understand and follow safe work practices.
Locate breakdowns and make necessary repairs in a quick and efficient manner to minimize downtime.
Install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes; install new electrical equipment as needed.
Utilize blueprints for electrical system installations; locating locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards and other equipment.
Install conduit and wiring.
Replace items, such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components and join wires in boxes with various specially designed connectors; test for proper connections and electrical compatibility once wiring complete.
Record description of daily tasks performed.
May connect motors to electrical power and install and maintain the electronic controls for industrial equipment.
Perform daily/weekly/monthly PM’s.
Assist the shift electrician to keep plant running.
Level 2; is an experience Electrician who will inspect and evaluate electrical and electronic equipment ensuring efficient and safe operation. Incumbents at this level must have an advanced understanding of electrical terminology, beginner level knowledge of PLC and HMI, basic understanding of Compuweigh scale system and of the Gates around the elevator, working knowledge of MCC buckets and starters, general knowledge of electrical blueprints and drawing, and understand and follow safe work practices.
Follow recommended maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating equipment, and maintain records on equipment status and maintenance.
Ensure tools utilized are clean and perform routine maintenance on special equipment used in electrician's work.
Study blueprints and schematics and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
Connect wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, traffic controls, appliances, motors, breaker panels, and switchboards.
Splice wires by stripping insulation from wire leads, twist, clamp, and/or solder leads together and apply insulating terminal caps using a variety of hand tools; make underground waterproof splices.
Disassemble, repair and reassemble or replace defective electrical equipment such as plugs, switches, outlets, controls, ballasts, motors and appliances using hand tools, test equipment, and service manuals.
Test installations to check and insure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using test equipment such as an ohmmeter, ampmeter, voltmeter, oscilloscope, or battery buzzer.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit, junction, switch, outlet boxes, and switch boards using hand tools and such special equipment as mechanical drills, cutters, benders, and threaders.
Installs and repair telephones, light fixtures, electrical controls, motors, and appliances using hand tools and electric drills.
Pull wire through conduit.
Determine materials needed for most frequently occurring repair work, prepares requisitions, and monitors inventory.
Proper filling out of FGIS paperwork for various tasks.
Install and troubleshoot electric motors.
Basic troubleshooting of Control Circuits.
Assist in training lower-level Electricians and other staff.
Level 1; is an experience Electrician who will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and operate building electrical and emergency power generation systems. Incumbents at this level must be proficient in operating, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems of various applications, highly skilled in reading and evaluating electrical blueprints, panel layout sheets and other technical schematics, highly versed in the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, knowledge in all safety procedures for the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems, and use analytical and research skills to define and solve problems.
Perform all duties required of the operation and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's).
Work shift work to establish and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
Unplug elevator legs.
Perform and oversee maintenance of instrumentation, motor control systems, PLC and HVAC system.
Install and maintain operations of Transformers.
Train lower level Electricians and other staff.