Senior Industrial Electrician
About The Position
Electrician III is a senior-level electrical position responsible for completing assigned electrical work safely and efficiently in an industrial setting. The role uses electrical experience and training to recommend cost-saving approaches, organize work, and coordinate with the Electrical Foreman. It also includes directly supervising assigned apprentices, ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety requirements, and communicating assignment progress and changes in scope. The position performs installation, removal, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment and systems. Work includes circuits at 600 volts and below as well as higher-voltage systems, medium-voltage construction and installation, crusher and conveyor circuits and interlocks, belt scales, metal detectors, and cameras. The role requires familiarity with plant-specific and general troubleshooting precautions, arc-flash protection, switch and fuse disconnect operation, and electrical lockout/tagout procedures. The successful candidate has substantial electrical-trade experience, can interpret relevant codes, and can plan tasks by identifying required manpower and supplies. The position involves interaction with plant personnel, daily driving of a repair truck, pickup, or forklift, local travel and occasional airline travel, and work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment. The stated base hourly range is $40.00–$47.00; the range excludes any discretionary bonus or equity package. Compensation decisions consider factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an apprenticeship program or 5 or more years of training in the electrical field.
- At least 10 years of electrical-trade experience, including laying out work and organizing jobs.
- Demonstrable experience interpreting relevant electrical codes, including NEC, NESC, and MSHA.
- Ability to interact with plant personnel regarding service requests.
- Ability to lay out tasks, determine manpower and supplies, and relay information to the Electrical Foreman for ordering and scheduling.
- Flexibility and adaptability to coordinate day-to-day work and respond to situations outside the normal routine.
- Understanding of the company's electrical safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Valid driver's license for the state of assignment.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and occasionally heavier items, and to stand, sit, and walk for long periods.
- Ability to drive a repair truck, pickup, or forklift daily.
- Knowledge of phone systems, cell phones, and other electronic devices.
- Ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
- Ability to travel locally and periodically by airline.
- Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment involving complex technical information and decision-making.
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of electrical safety precautions, arc-flash protection, disconnects, lockout/tagout, and testing and troubleshooting of circuits.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the mining industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned jobs safely and efficiently, and recommend ways to reduce assignment costs.
- Directly supervise assigned apprentices to ensure they follow company policies and safety procedures.
- Assist the Electrical Foreman with department cost control and organize and assign tasks to reduce idle time.
- Keep the Electrical Foreman informed about assignment progress and variables that may change the task scope.
- Ensure electrical work and equipment comply with NEC, MSHA, and OSHA requirements.
- Install, remove, and troubleshoot sensors.
- Apply plant-specific and general safety precautions for troubleshooting, arc-flash protection, switch and fuse disconnect operation, and electrical lockout/tagout procedures.
- Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits at 600 volts and below, as well as higher-voltage circuits.
- Perform medium-voltage construction and installation.
- Label disconnect switches and devices.
- Work on crusher and conveyor circuits and interlocks.
- Install and maintain belt scales and cameras, and maintain metal detectors.
- Interact with plant personnel when service requests are received.
- Lay out requested tasks, determine required manpower and supplies, and provide information to the Electrical Foreman for material ordering and scheduling.
- Maintain safe operating standards and improve electrical safety through observation and coaching of apprentices.
- Drive a repair truck, pickup, or forklift as required.
- Present complex information clearly and concisely.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
