SENIOR ELECTRICIAN

INDEPENDENT CAN COMPANY•Belcamp, MD

4d•$37 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrician is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electrical systems, including automated machinery, PLCs, controls, panels, relays, and alarms. This role requires strong expertise in PLC programming and industrial automation. Senior Electricians work directly with production managers, mechanics, millwrights, and operators. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
7+ years of industrial PLC experience
Must be computer literate and knowledgeable using Windows 10
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general and professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to write reports and procedural manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Nice To Haves

Electrical Journeyman license is beneficial but not required
Valid Journeyman papers if applicable

Responsibilities

Performs all required electrical maintenance and repair on all equipment throughout the facility, office, and manufacturing areas
Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and automation systems
Program, modify, and optimize PLCs and industrial control systems
Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance and installation projects
Perform root cause analysis of recurring electrical issues and implement solutions
Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment. This is done by following electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications
Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, motors, and positions sensing devices
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment by; interpreting wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, related machinery operation, leveraging proactive and collaborative discussions with others (managers, mechanics, millwrights, machinists, operators) to diagnose and resolve issues
Fluent in reading code and troubleshooting logic for multiple manufacturers PLC’s used within ICC facilities and production equipment with computers, I/O lists and program documents
Supports vision inspection systems (calibrations, adjustments)
Research and recommend improvements and upgrades in all electrical systems throughout the plant
Installs new electrical equipment as required and permitted by law. Installs power, light, electronic and control circuits
Installs conduits, wires, controls, etc. as required. Connects power and cable supply wires between machines and equipment. Follows manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints using hand tools and test equipment to do this
Designs electrical systems and draws ladder diagrams and schematics
Available for emergency call-ins after hours as needed
Keep up to date on electrical codes and advise management as required
Interprets wiring diagrams, schematics drawings and related machinery operation
Oversee any electrical Preventive Maintenance as needed
Maintains spare parts inventory of all necessary electrical materials and equipment
Completes thorough documentation of equipment issues/resolutions
All other duties as assigned