MAINTENANCE: INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Primary Purpose:

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for all the activities of electrical maintenance performed by themselves and by directly overseeing the work of other electricians in the manufacturing environment. They will obtain permits and perform electrical work as required by law to control and maintain facility equipment, infrastructure, and operations. The Electrician must be capable of using considerable independent judgment in making decisions without the availability of supervision.

Education/Certification:

• Combination of education and experience equal to Electrician requirements.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proven ability to identify creative solutions to problems.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage several projects
• simultaneously.
• Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate personal computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read/interpret documents.

Experience:

• 2 years on the job

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Regularly inspect and evaluate electrical and electronic equipment to ensure it operates efficiently and safely.
• Follow recommended maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating equipment.
• Maintain records on equipment status and maintenance.
• Study blueprints and schematic and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
• Must be willing to be available to direct resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the possibility of holidays as well.
• Ensure all required repairs and maintenance is performed on all equipment and assets as scheduled or requested by management and others.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and assets per a set schedule.
• Ensure maintenance team members are properly uniformed, equipped and are following all safety procedures to perform their work.
• Maintain and facilitate effective training programs as needed.
• Provide written details of work performed on Work Order forms and other documents.
• Record all maintenance request work performed in the log program and return request to proper location.
• Perform, facilitate, and manage special projects assigned in time set for each project.
• Connect wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, traffic controls, appliances, motors, breaker panels, and switchboards.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation from wire leads, twisting, clamping, and/or soldering leads together and applying insulating terminal caps using a variety of hand tools; makes underground waterproof splices.
• Disassemble, repair and reassemble or replace defective electrical equipment such as plugs, switches, outlets, controls, ballasts, motors and appliances using hand tools, test equipment, and service manuals.
• Test installations to check and insure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using test equipment such as an ohmmeter, ampmeter, voltmeter, oscilloscope, or battery buzzer.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit, junction, switch, outlet boxes, and switch boards using hand tools and such special equipment as mechanical drills, cutters, benders, and threaders.
• Clean and lubricate equipment, and maintain records on equipment status and maintenance.
• Install and repair telephones, light fixtures, electrical controls, motors, and appliances using hand tools and electric drills.
• Inspect and evaluate electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determine whether equipment and new installations meet requirement of the National Electrical Code.
• Pull wire through conduit.
• Determine materials needed for most frequently occurring repair work, prepare requisitions, and monitor inventory.
• Clean and maintain tools and performs routine maintenance on special equipment used in electrician's work.
• Train lower-level apprentice Electricians and others.
• Provide instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to carry out electrician assignments.
• Review job performance by observing and critiquing work techniques and completed assignments.
• Develop plans and estimates for electrical projects; includes determining time, equipment, and human and material resources needed to complete the work.
• Prepare written reports on ongoing projects and on the condition of machinery.
• Perform other maintenance related work as assigned and required.

Safety:

• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Initiate and maintain proper and necessary safety equipment as prescribed by law.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques and perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Equipment Used:

• Testing Station, gas/oil vacuum, computer, forklift, automated power lift stations, box hoist, pallet jack, box knife, assorted hand tools, electrical equipment and tools, scissor lift and ladders.

Working Conditions

• More than moderate walking, standing, and/or climbing; heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside; work around machinery with moving parts; work around moving objects or vehicles; exposure to dampness and humidity; exposure to slippery and uneven surfaces. Work may be performed from ladders or hydraulic lifts in high voltage areas. Some jobs require an employee to work in a hostile environment, on high structures, and be exposed to inclement weather conditions.