Electrician

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Journeyman Electrician reports to the Electrical Integrations Manager. Responsibilities include building/ wiring skid units and programming/troubleshooting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshooting electrical components, wiring diagrams, transformers, motors, panels, and circuits.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems such as: switch gears, motor controls, electrical panels, CT cabinets, conveyor systems, lighting, and power supplies.
• Testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Inspecting systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years' experience in commercial/industrial electrical
• License or certification preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to multi-task
• Good time management skills
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools and electronic equipment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets (MSDS), mechanical drawings, maintenance repair, installation and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills
• Supervises the electrical functions by planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring the work of assigned staff.
• Schedules, assigns, and plans the work of electricians performing a variety of projects.
• Reviews electrical drawings for errors before they are released
• Installs all conduit, cable tray, cable, sensors, j-boxes, panel, PLC panels and cable glands, according to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards
• Supervises sub-contractors to very a correct electrical installation and supply any material used in order to perform and complete the job
• Designs cuts and install all unistrut required to support conduit and cable tray to meet all NEC and customer requirements
• Maintains a list of all electrical material used in different jobs and orders any parts needed to complete work on time
• Works with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to ensure quality and on- time delivery of projects
• Maintains Electrical Shop and inventory
• Hires, coaches, reviews, supervises, and terminates assigned employees