Industrial Electrician

USG Corporation • New Orleans, LA

8d

About The Position

Description - Internal 1. Battery maintenance 2. Operation of electrical test equipment including voltmeter, megger and amprobe 3. Install, perform preventive maintenance & troubleshoot motor control & lighting systems using wiring schematics 4. Motor starters - size & change overloads & heaters 5. Three phase motor wiring termination 6. Motors: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing 7. Motor brakes: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing 8. Advanced control system troubleshooting including PLC control using wiring schematics 9. Burner controls: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing 10. PLC & associated hardware - installation, troubleshooting & repair 11. PLC main components familiarization 12. PLC hardware wiring 13. Interpret instrumentation schematics/symbols 14. Instrumentation equipment - install, troubleshoot & repair 15. RTD's & Thermocouples - install, troubleshoot & repair 16. Ink jet printer systems - install, troubleshoot & repair 17. Use HMI screens to troubleshoot and understand process controls 18. Understand AC motor/VFD theory 19. VFD power & control wiring 20. VFD installation & configuration 21. Parameter modifications 22. VFD troubleshooting & maintenance 23. Conduit & cable tray design , layout and installation. 24. Transformer sizing & wiring 25. Fuse, wire sizing, & conduit fill ratios 26. Install various electrical controls 27. Interpret electrical schematics & symbols 28. Identify motor data 29. Basic understanding of NEC codes

Requirements

• Must have a basic understanding of electrical concepts such as 480 volt and 2300 volt.
• Must have an understanding of NFPA 70E code.
• Must be able to accept “on-call” responsibility.
• Must be able to perform basic welding tasks.
• Must be able to run rigid aluminum conduit.
• Must have a safe working history.
• Must have demonstrated an excellent attendance history.
• Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
• Must have excellent basic mathematic skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must have basic PLC and VFD drive knowledge.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must pass a basic electrical skills test.

Responsibilities

• Battery maintenance
• Operation of electrical test equipment including voltmeter, megger and amprobe
• Install, perform preventive maintenance & troubleshoot motor control & lighting systems using wiring schematics
• Motor starters - size & change overloads & heaters
• Three phase motor wiring termination
• Motors: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing
• Motor brakes: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing
• Advanced control system troubleshooting including PLC control using wiring schematics
• Burner controls: perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repairing
• PLC & associated hardware - installation, troubleshooting & repair
• PLC main components familiarization
• PLC hardware wiring
• Interpret instrumentation schematics/symbols
• Instrumentation equipment - install, troubleshoot & repair
• RTD's & Thermocouples - install, troubleshoot & repair
• Ink jet printer systems - install, troubleshoot & repair
• Use HMI screens to troubleshoot and understand process controls
• Understand AC motor/VFD theory
• VFD power & control wiring
• VFD installation & configuration
• Parameter modifications
• VFD troubleshooting & maintenance
• Conduit & cable tray design , layout and installation.
• Transformer sizing & wiring
• Fuse, wire sizing, & conduit fill ratios
• Install various electrical controls
• Interpret electrical schematics & symbols
• Identify motor data
• Basic understanding of NEC codes

Benefits

• USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage.
• The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest.
• These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
• Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan.
• Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few.
• USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed