Industrial Electrician

About Our Company:

Rocla Concrete Ties Inc., is part of the Vossloh North America group, manufactures highly elastic rail fastening solutions for ballasted concrete ties and slab tracks. We are an essential supply partner to Class I, regional and industrial freight railroads, as well as transits throughout North America.

Introduction: This role of Industrial Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within an industrial environment. This includes working with high and low voltage systems, motors, control panels, circuit breakers, wiring, and electrical machinery. This role requires troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical malfunctions, ensuring safe and efficient operation of all electrical systems. The Industrial Electrician will work closely with other maintenance staff and production teams to minimize downtime and maintain a safe working environment, while adhering to all safety regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities for Industrial Electrician:

• Adheres to and promotes all safety guidelines and company standards.
• Daily visual inspections of plant and mobile equipment to check mechanical operative readiness, including electrical systems, motors, control panels, electrical wiring, and circuit breakers.
• Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, transformers, electrical panels, circuit boards, power distribution systems, and electrical wiring; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting electrical malfunctions.
• Locates sources of electrical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, using precision measuring and testing instruments such as multimeters, insulation testers, and voltage testers.
• Removes defective electrical components and wiring by dismantling electrical devices; using electricians' tools, hoists, crane, hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Repairs electrical machinery and equipment through the use of the appropriate methods; troubleshooting electrical circuits, rewiring, replacing electrical parts, repairing circuit boards, and diagnosing electrical control systems.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine electrical maintenance; monitoring compliance.
• Installs, modifies, and repairs wiring, circuits, and electrical components in machinery and production equipment.
• Maintains electrical equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock and communicating shortages to manager.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment, parts, and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; uses lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, and ensures electrical systems are properly shut off before maintenance.
• Responsible for entry and maintenance in confined space and permit space enclosures; follows all Confined Space Restrictions, policies, and procedures; wears respirators when required; works in constricted environments.
• Provides electrical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Documents all repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections related to electrical systems.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship program or equivalent industrial electrical training
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, including high and low voltage systems, industrial control systems, PLCs, and motor control centers
• Basic knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical (high and low voltage), Electrical troubleshooting, Control systems, Welding, Cutting, Fabrication, and General Mechanics
• Knowledge of forklift operations
• Ability to record data for maintenance records
• Ability to work with others in all phases of manufacturing

Work Availability

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance according to company guidelines.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as the employer determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to work in hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter months
• Must be able to work in dusty, dirty, and noisy factory conditions

Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a workplace where all employees can thrive and grow. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and veterans.