Maint- Electrician

Halocarbon Life Sciences LLC•North Augusta, SC

About The Position

The Electrician is responsible for installation, troubleshooting and service of plant electrical equipment. This includes but is not limited to process troubleshooting, instrument / DCS calibrations, discrete motor controllers, power distribution, of all equipment from DSC / Instrument process controls to general electrical infrastructure. The Electrician should be able to take ownership of their work and work in a self-directed manner. They should be a well-organized individual. This person must demonstrate excellent safety awareness and bring a positive energy to work each day. They should be a team player with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Requirements

High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent.
Two year Electrical Technology degree preferred.
Five years electrical construction or residential or commercial experience preferred.
Familiarity with three phase motors and controls, instrumentation and analog controls, and PLC, DCS preferred.
Technical training in areas of electrical, mechanical and other related fields preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail with high standards of excellence.
Demonstrates a high degree of honesty, integrity, and work ethic.
Adaptable and reacts positively to change.
Capable of working with and respecting people throughout the organization.
Good written and verbal communication abilities and good analytical abilities.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Ability to select and use mechanical tools.
Possess enthusiastic interpersonal skills with the ability to present oneself with tact and diplomacy.
Strong self-awareness with an even-keeled personality.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example).
Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders.
Must be capable of lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work from heights (including elevated platforms, scaffolds, lifts and ladders).
Must be capable of working in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) with or without full acid gear.
Must be able to work in an environment where chemical odors may exist at permissible threshold limits of exposure.
Must be able to evacuate the plant, reporting to appropriate assigned muster point, in the event of an emergency or drill.
Must be able to safely handle hazardous chemicals on a regular basis.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to wear a respirator or an air hood.
Must be able to use all available or assigned personal protective equipment and tools.
Must be able to use readily available fall protection equipment (current standard fall protection and rescue equipment is rated at 310 pounds).

Nice To Haves

Two year Electrical Technology degree preferred.
Five years electrical construction or residential or commercial experience preferred.
Familiarity with three phase motors and controls, instrumentation and analog controls, and PLC, DCS preferred.
Technical training in areas of electrical, mechanical and other related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, facilities, electrical systems
Work with Engineers and Maintenance staff to install new equipment, install new lines, and redesign/set up existing production lines.
Install, repair, calibrate, service and replace electronic devices and systems.
Responding to emergency calls.
Adhere to all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements.
Embrace, demonstrate and promote Halocarbon’s Core Values of Caring, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Competitive Spirit.
Improve electrical equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Adhere to plant safety requirements and plant policies and promote a positive safety culture, leading by example.