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Vacancy Name Electrician $40 - $42 / hour

Vacancy No VN181

Department Maintenance

Location Zeeland

Employment Type Full-Time

Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical work and a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget. As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for ensuring the electrical systems of our site meet the highest safety standards and are installed to code.

Job Details Role Specific Responsibilities :

Performs scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all facility electrical systems, including motors, drives, panels, and switchgear
Troubleshoots electrical problems, diagnose malfunctions, and repair or replace defective parts
Uses technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manuals to perform efficient diagnostics
Installs and upgrade electrical systems and components, including wiring, conduit, motor controls, PLCs, and HMIs
Commissions new electrical systems and equipment by calibrating and setting up control systems and verifying proper operation
Follows all OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company-specific electrical and safety guidelines, including Lockout / Tagout and Arc Flash safety practices
Conducts electrical system testing and preventive maintenance to maintain compliance with NFPA and regulatory standards
Documents all electrical work performed, including updates to drawings, maintenance records, and work orders
Utilizes multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot equipment, circuits, and electrical controls
Diagnoses and repair control systems, VFDs, relay logic, and instrumentation
Identifies and recommend improvements in processes, materials, and equipment to enhance reliability and safety
Participates in root cause analysis for recurring issues, using findings to preventfuture equipment failures
Leads small electrical projects, including providing quoted material cost, procuring materials, and amount of labor to do the work
Maintains accurate and detailed maintenance records, including work performed, parts used, and time spent
Reports any hazards, near misses, or incidents to the Maintenance Supervisor promptly
Reviews all capital projects with an electrical scope
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Performs all required observations and training timely and as scheduled
Follows National Electrical Code state and local building regulations
Performs other duties as assigned

Compliance :

Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements

Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly

Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation :

Active participation in continuous improvement activities

Participates in problem-solving

Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business

Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members

Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

High School diploma or equivalent is required

State Licensed Journeyman or 2-4 year electrical degree from a technical school in a related field is required

Five (5) years electrical experience in industry or manufacturing

Strong understanding and comply with safety practices, specifically LOTO, hot work and confined space entry

Ability to understand calculations

Willingness to learn how the instrumentation works withing the chemical process

Ability to climb ladders and stairs as well as wear a fall protection harness to reach some instrumentation

Working at heights on top of tanks and driving vertical lifts (20-45')

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a team environment within a multi-functional, organizational structure

Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive, physical work such as lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds

Proficiency with electrical diagnostics, including multimeters, ammeters, insulation resistance testers, and PLC programming basics

Knowledge of electrical codes (NEC, NFPA 70E) and best practices

Familiarity with various types of drives (VFDs), motors, control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation

Must be proficient in troubleshooting using loop drawing, schematics, ladder logic, electrical one-line, and P&I drawings

Proficient in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters

Able to work indoors / outdoors environment, standing and sitting, bending, lifting, twisting, crawling for extended periods

Embodies the core values of Aurorium :

credible : keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions

outcome-oriented : adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact

driven : passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness

empowered accountability : empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category. #LI-Onsite

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Salary : $40 - $42

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