Job DescriptionJob Description
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Maintains electrical systems by providing power and equipment for the plant.
JOB DUTIES
- Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, apparatus and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Follows all electronic codes, manuals, diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, while using hand tools, power tools, test and electrical equipment.
- Makes routine inspections of machinery and equipment to assess the operating condition; repairs and orders replacements for broken parts.
- Connects and repairs power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, diagrams and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment.
- Performs all maintenance functions related with electrical systems and power generation distribution in line with safety policies and procedures to guarantee smooth production.
- Test all assemblies, installations or repairs on electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures.
- In charge of maintaining schedules and performing a switch of gear system and troubleshooting of power generation.
- Other miscellaneous duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, codes, and technical manuals
- Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment
- High school diploma, GED, or trade school certification; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with organizational policies and safety practices
WORK DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; climb stairs and ladders; shovel; talk and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to100 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, eye protection, hard toed safety boots, respirator, protective clothing, gloves and other PPE.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to dust/airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, heat and outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud.