What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer (Clinton,IA) - Austin Industrial position at Austin External?
Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.
Electrical Support Engineer
The working Electrical Support Engineer will diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Must have supervisor skills.
- Must have a working knowledge of the NEC that applies to sizing and ordering electrical material for equipment and building installations.
- Must have OSHA 70e arc flash knowledge and experience in the use and implementation of all categories.
- Must be able to open and work around 600 VAC electrical power control cabinets.
- Must be able to safely use Hot Stick to pull plant main 4160 VAC overhead power knife blades and reconnect.
- Must be able to work around manufacturing equipment, while in operation, and recognize when it safe to do so.
- Must have some experience with Microsoft Office.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
- Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Expected to hold regular safety meetings, conduct daily plant audits, and follow all safety protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education – no minimum education requirements.
Experience – 5-10 years of Journeyman level experience.
Must pass drug screen and background check, as condition of employment.
No Per Diem will be paid.
This is a temporary position.
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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No Third-Party Inquiries Please
- This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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