Industrial Electrician

Techo-Bloc•Douglassville, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Techo-Bloc is seeking a Senior Industrial Electrician to take ownership of electrical systems and troubleshooting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves maintaining and servicing electrical equipment, diagnosing and resolving issues within automated equipment, performing reliability analysis, and collaborating on capital projects and upgrades. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of electrical standards, advanced experience in control panel wiring and diagnostics, and the ability to read and comprehend schematics. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the optimal performance and safety of electrical systems.

Requirements

7 + years of industrial electrical experience
In-depth knowledge of applicable standards including IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility interconnection requirements
Advanced experience in control panel wiring, rigid conduit installation, and complex electrical assemblies
Advanced knowledge in the electronic diagnostics of PLC’s, AC/DC drive systems. Knowledgeable on Profibus and various types of computer-operated control circuitry
Read and comprehend schematics and diagrams in both USA (NEMA/ANSI) and European (IEC) standards.
Good technical writing ability and verbal communication skills
Experience with 480vAC, 120vAC, 24vDC,0-10vdc, and 4-20mA systems
Able to use multi-meter, megger, and other testing equipment
Skilled in using a various software applications including Microsoft Excel, CMMS, ERP, Word, and Outlook.
Proficiency in electrical safety standards and PPE usage
Able to operate manlifts, forklifts and similar industrial equipment.
Comfortable working in heavy industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

Electrical certificates or equivalent experience (preferred)
Experience with siemens control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and service electrical equipment including motor control centers, electrical switchgear, plant control systems, generators, instrumentation and controls, breakers, motors, miscellaneous electrical systems and other associated equipment.
Diagnose and resolve issues within automated equipment and control circuits to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
Perform reliability analysis of motors, drives, and supporting electrical equipment.
Collaborate with corporate engineers and vendors on capital projects and upgrades, ensuring electrical systems are integrated properly.
Maintain and update electrical parts inventory to support ongoing operations and ensure obsolete parts are replaced. Ensure new generation parts are compatible with existing equipment.
Plan and execute electrical hardware upgrades including sourcing parts, coordinating programming changes, and updating schematics.
Properly size components and cabling for new electrical systems.
Create and maintain SOP’s for maintaining and troubleshooting the factory electrical systems.
Read and understand wiring diagrams to trace electrical circuits; IO’s, OL’s, contactors, relays, break resisters and various other electrical components.
Maintain factory VFD’s including SEW, Siemens, Lenze, Allen Bradley and ABB to ensure system programs and parameters are maintained & updated.
Test electrical equipment, such as motors, heaters, and controls for safety and efficiency, using test equipment such as multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, ohm meter, thermal imaging, etc.
Repair, install and dismantle machinery and equipment according to plans which involves working at heights, climbing ladders and using mobile equipment (cranes, forklift, scissor lift, etc.).
Maintain safety instrumented systems (SIS) to manage risk and prevent hazardous events. Periodic testing to ensure proper function.
Document and perform all preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment dependability.