Electrician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Repair, maintain and install all electrical systems (3-phase 480/240 V and single-phase 240/120 V) for the plant including processing and refrigeration equipment.
• Responsible, organized and have a good safe work practices.
• Prompt, reliable, and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Must be willing and able to work with other departments in a team atmosphere as time allows.
• Must be willing and able to live and work in confined quarters in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Industrial Electrical Journeyman license in Alaska or reciprocating state
• Experienced with motors, controllers and PLCs.
• Experienced with general plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of fire alarm and sprinkler systems or willingness to learn them.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment for up to 16 hours a day 7 days a week during peak production.
• Must always be professional and represent OBI Seafoods with the highest standards.

COMPENSATION:

• Pay rate depends on experience. This is an hourly position that is eligible for overtime pay. In Alaska, overtime is one and one-half times the regular hourly rate and is paid for hours worked over 8 hours in a day and after 40 hours are worked in a week.
• Room and Board Included.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to stand, sit at a desk, walking around office and plant, lifting, and carrying packages up to 50 pounds, utilizing fine dexterity. Requires reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting to inspect equipment. Also requires the ability to see, Hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Personal protective equipment, as defined by OBI Seafoods, will be provided.
• Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as assigned.

OBI Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and provides for the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women, handicapped persons, Disabled, Veterans, and members of all ethnic minority groups in all areas of work.

OBI Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/AA M/F/VETS / DISABILITY