Maintenance Electrician

Sensient•Livingston, CA

23h•$44•Onsite

About The Position

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their operations team. This role is crucial for the general maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment within the plant. The position offers a variety of tasks for those who enjoy a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

A degree from an accredited Industrial Electrical, Instrument or Technician program and a minimum of 4 years of electrical experience, or Journeyman Card and Electrician status performing Instrumentation and Electrical duties in a manufacturing, Industrial environment.
Thorough understanding in 3 phase power and its distribution as well as 120vac circuits and pneumatic controls with ability to repair.
A clear understanding of the N.E.C. Code and the ability to troubleshoot and repair relay circuits, layout and bend conduit to N.E.C specifications, and accurately complete basic load calculations.
Complete tasks such as installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting fixtures and controls, testing electrical & power circuits and any other electrical devices.
Determine proper size and specifications of wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuse, etc.
Inspect motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, lighting, heating, power circuits and any other electrical devices.
Work safely using PPE (personal protective equipment) and LOTO (lock out tag out) and have received training in ARC flash safety and risk avoidance.
Able to read, understand and troubleshoot using electrical schematics and ladder logic.
Flexibility. Must be available for off-shift call-ins and repairs as the facility operates 24/7.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs industrial control systems and related devices, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), distributed control systems, Servos, and Drives.
Installs, examines, replaces, or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, and other electrical components.
Performs preventive maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
Performs and documents maintenance, installation, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic instruments and systems.
Inspects, repairs, and removes all types of transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and works with electrical systems.
Provides proper installation and diagnosis of AC/DC motors and controls, including across the line, soft starters, and VFDs.
Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus plant-wide.