Industrial Electrician
About The Position
Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs electrical systems and components in commercial and industrial settings. Ensures compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies. Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. Collaborates with other maintenance personnel and engineers to support facility operations and improvements. Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials used. The role assists skilled electricians and participates in installing, maintaining, and repairing wiring systems and electrical or electronic equipment. The employee learns the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the electrician’s trade; operates power-driven machinery and hand tools; performs routine installations and repairs; and follows electrical safety procedures. The position also requires cooperation with plant operations, safe work practices, physical labor, and the ability to drive a repair truck or fork truck daily.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
- Some computer skills, including use of cell phones and other electronic devices.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to learn simple algebraic calculations, including pipe bending.
- Ability to plan and work effectively.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for long periods, and lift arms above shoulder level.
- Ability to distinguish and designate terminations and voltage of color-coded electrical systems.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor requiring mechanical dexterity under varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment involving complex technical information and decision-making.
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to operate a repair truck or fork truck daily.
- Ability to recognize and follow workplace safety protocols and work effectively with others.
Nice To Haves
- Continuing education in related coursework.
- Some experience in the aggregate or a related industry.
- Some related experience working with electricity.
- Some experience working safely with hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist a skilled electrician by supplying materials, equipment, and tools at job sites.
- Participate in stringing overhead and underground lines and cables and installing conduit and wire.
- Participate as a trainee in installing, maintaining, and repairing wiring systems and electrical or electronic equipment.
- Learn electrician trade practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment, and gradually perform assigned tasks with less supervision.
- Learn to read and draw simple electrical sketches.
- Learn occupational hazards and follow Electrical ARC Flash Protection, Electrical LO/TO, and general troubleshooting safety procedures.
- Learn to operate power-driven machinery such as roto-hammers, band saws, drill presses, and grinders; use common hand tools.
- Perform routine installations and repairs of fuses, motors, sensors, terminations, and electrical construction and installation work.
- Label disconnect switches and devices.
- Work cooperatively with others to provide quality support to plant operations.
- Test electrical equipment, electrical PPE, electrician’s hand tools, and motorized vehicles.
- Drive a repair truck or fork truck daily.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus.
- $1,500 employee referral bonus eligibility.
- Discretionary bonus or equity package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
