Flex Electrician

Job Summary

Scheduled on rotating shifts, off shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to safely support production operations. Under the supervision of the Site Maintenance Leader, the Electrician will utilize strong knowledge of components and systems to maintain and repair electrical equipment including, but not limited to conveyors, pumps, motors, blowers, fans, compressors, etc. This position requires extensive knowledge of electrical components as well as electrical safety codes and regulations. All duties must be performed in compliance with established company, department, and safety policies and procedures.

Job Description

Responsibilities

·         You will perform checks, repairs, and install all existing or new plant instrumentation and electrical machinery, controls, or equipment such as, but not limited to control system/programming wiring, timers, switches, control panels, fuse boxes, electrical valves and meters.

·         You will handle all electrical work concerning pumps, blowers, motors, conveyors, filters, baghouses, etc.

·         Perform all secondary duties such as staging equipment, drilling holes, securing braces/supports, installing conduit, etc. Essentially all activities necessary to complete an assigned task.

·         Prepare, operate & maintain all equipment necessary to fulfill work assignments. You assist in training new Electrical and Instrumental Technicians.

·         Keep work areas and utilize 5S principles to maintain a clean and orderly

Job Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Most jobs will involve identifying issues, figuring out how to fix them, and testing that your solution works. Using your electrical knowledge and logic.
• Communicates effectively: Effective communication enables you to articulate the strategic goals, provide technical guidance, ensure everyone is aligned with the company’s objectives, facilitate collaboration within and across the teams, ensure ideas and feedback are shared openly and ultimately enhance the quality of innovation efforts.
• Time Management: Being able to accurately estimate how long a job will take.
• Collaboration: Effective collaboration ensures you can harness the collective expertise and insights of various stakeholders. You can facilitate the exchange of ideas, align diverse perspectives, promotes synergy and accelerate the product development process.

What will it take

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Must be able to read & interpret P&ID's, electrical wiring diagrams, process logic diagrams, control logic diagrams.
• Fluent in control system terminology and able to apply in work situations.
• Must be able to quickly diagnose and solve process issues: especially those involving instrumentation and electrical issues.
• Experienced with basic troubleshooting and programming of Allen Bradley equipment, Delta-V experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical systems and the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment integral to the job tasks/function.

Position Requirements

• Education: Degree or Certification from an accredited program in electrical, instrumentation & controls maintenance.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience working in chemical processing and demonstrated use of electrical, instrumentation & control skills.
• IT Skills: Experienced with basic troubleshooting and programming of Allen Bradley equipment, Delta-V experience a plus.
• Traveling required: 0% of travel required.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Candidate will need to complete a Fit for Duty examination, a Respirator fit test (to wear a respirator for certain tasks, even able to wear a respirator during strenuous physical activity), and complete the requirements for the Hearing Conservation Program.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb, and regularly kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds with out assistance.
  • Ability to work at heights above 50 feet, including on ladders and lifts.