Journeyman Electrician

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking to fill a DIRECT HIRE Master or Journeyman Electrician position for a client located in Northern California.

Ensure all electrical work complies with all codes, as well as maintain electrical blueprints, use diagnostic tools, and make decisions under pressure! Have sound knowledge of your craft and the ability to transfer this knowledge and skill to apprentices!

Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnose electrical faults, read blueprints, use diagnostic tools, and make decisions under pressure

Performs preventative maintenance, project work, or corrective maintenance on electrical systems

Performs, supervises, and records legally required tests; weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannually, and annually

Enforce all safety requirements for anyone working on or near electrical equipment

Utilize appropriate tools to install and service electrical systems, observing company safety guidelines

Documenting each project and updating records, providing material cost and time estimates

Lead the training of apprentices

Installing, repairing, and servicing electrical systems

Sourcing or fabricating replacement electrical components

Maintain electrical blueprints and line drawing when required

Guiding and overseeing other apprentices or journeyman electricians

Drawing up preventative maintenance measures and procedures

Obtaining required permits, equipment, tools, and materials for projects

Testing and troubleshooting systems

PLC installation, programming and maintenance including AB PLC (potential for AB Control Logics)

Implement electrical safety standards as required by NFPA 70. (National Fire Protection association National electric code)

Maintain and design operator interface screens.

Troubleshoot and set up VFD's

Maintain and design Microsoft Access databases for data collection and reporting.

Specify substitute / replacement parts for failed or obsolete electrical equipment

Utilize MS Excel or Access to document installed components and spares inventory

Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic servo systems and feedback devices

Prepare sketches documenting electrical wiring, component locations and control layouts

Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, or unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes

Maintain 12kv power lines, transformers, and switch gears

Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment

Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels

Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, megger, and oscilloscope

Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

Qualifications

Master Electrician State Industrial and commercial License

Or equivalent combination equaling 7,500 hours on the job training and 250 hours classroom time

Demonstrated ability and knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller Software (PLC).

Demonstrates safe work practices including LOTO, Hot work permits & Equipment Operation with a strong working knowledge with OSHA safety codes.

Advanced math skills (algebra) to make calculations and apply general geometric concepts; and troubleshooting skills.

Demonstrated ability in commercial and industrial electrical system blueprints, maintenance, diagnostic tools and repair knowledge.

Ability to handle all types of tools and various mechanic systems, strong knowledge and understanding of belt systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Patience when teaching apprentices.

Proven knowledge and understanding of up-to-date commercial and industrial electrical codes and best practices.

Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and / or Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience is a plus

Must possess a valid California Drivers’ license and be eligible to operate a company vehicle under company policy guidelines.

Physical Requirements :

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate.

Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance

Occasionally required to smell.

Regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral and ability to adjust focus.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

This position requires eye protection, hearing protection, leather or rubber gloves, safety shoes, and hard hat.

DETAILS

Swing and Graveyard shifts available

FULL RELOCATION PACKAGE

Medical / Dental / 401k w / match

41.65 - $46.65 per hour to start depending on experience

Master Electrician position : $49.15 / hr to start

Swing shift differential : $2.50

Graveyard shift differential : $5.00

Salary : $42 - $47