Plant Electrician

Job description

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

TITLE: PLANT ELECTRICIAN

DESCRIPTION:Overall authority and responsibility for the maintenance, repair and installation of all plant electrical equipment and controls including but not limited to all control power, VFD’s, PLC’s, MDP’s, 1 – 300HP motors, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· All plant electrical maintenance.

· All plant electrical installations.

· All control modification.

· Stores inventories.

· Necessary emergency repairs to electrical equipment to minimize production disruption.

· Perform repairs or maintenance as required in various areas from written maintenance requests.

· Supervise preventative electrical maintenance programs in all areas.

· Supervise spare parts and supplies inventories to ensure that materials are available in case of equipment breakdown.

· Planning and coordination of the electrical maintenance activities so that proper utilization of the facilities and personnel is attained and that the most critical needs are given priority.

· Involvement in the planning and installation of new facilities or modifications to existing facilities as pertains to electrical equipment and controls.

· Recording of time and materials for all repairs and projects.

· Installation of plant electrical equipment to include: Conduit, wiring, controls (process and motor), motors, gearmotors. (120 through 460 volts)

· Maintain security of Company assets:

· Equipment.

· Tools.

· Inventories.

· Buildings.

· Authority and responsibility for all assigned personnel.

· Individual performance.

· Scheduling work assignments.

· Recording of activities of assigned personnel.

· Accountability for hours worked.

· Daily contact with assigned personnel to maintain a high level of performance.

· Training of personnel to develop electrical skills.

· Insist on safe work habits. Do not tolerate unsafe work practices. Responsible for the physical well being of assigned personnel.

· Develop and train an assistant.

· Housekeeping

· All facilities to be maintained clean, neat, and orderly.

· All work areas to be picked up and cleaned when work is completed or at end of shift.

· Electrical Maintenance Program.

· Key function is to minimize production downtime.

· The maintenance program is to include inspection of electrical equipment in order to anticipate repair needs.

· The successful program requires good documentation. A checklist of inspection items is necessary to ensure that no component is overlooked.

· The PM program requires close supervision to ensure that inspections are carried out correctly.

· Basic maintenance information is available from equipment manufacturer maintenance guidelines, in addition to historical plant records.

· Major equipment to be maintained:

· Motor Control Centers.

· Quarterly visual inspection.

· Annual GFI testing.

· Quarterly lock inspection and maintenance.

· Enclosure to be maintained in good condition; paint if required; door hinges to be lightly lubricated to keep operating free.

· Small motor starters.

· Annual contact inspection; replace as required.

· Monthly enclosure dust removal – vacuum.

· Large motor starters:

· Chipper: monthly cleaning and inspection.

· Brake adjustments- seasonal.

· Bandmill starters:

· VFD’s

· Semi-annual contact inspection.

· Maintain adequate contact inventory for repairs.

· Soft starters:

· Monthly cleaning of circuit boards to allow cool operation.

· Brake adjustments- seasonal

· Wiring

· Quarterly inspection of distribution wiring, particularly Aluminum wire.

· Particular attention to connections (bugs), heating and oxidation can loosen connection.

· Troubleshooting

· Must posses strong troubleshooting skills in control voltage and 277/460

· Develop procedures for all equipment controls.

· Troubleshooting training of authorized personnel to the limits of their authority (As outlined in the Plant Electrical Guidelines).

· Training

· Responsible to train identified personnel in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.

· Purchasing authority

· All purchases to be reviewed by the Plant Maintenance Supervisor or Plant Superintendent. (Or Chief Operating Officer).

· Any purchase over the limit must be approved by the Plant Superintendent.

· All purchases must be documented by means of purchase orders, to be submitted to Plant Superintendent.

SAFETY

· Utilization of proper and safe procedures to accomplish maintenance tasks without risk of personal injury or equipment damage.

· Training of assigned personnel (Lockout/Tagout) in the safe procedures for working around electrical equipment.

· Electricity is an “unseen” hazard, electrical shock can be fatal.

· Never “assume” that a circuit is de-energized, always verify using a reliable meter to check the circuit.

· Insist that co-workers use safe procedures around electrical equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

 

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

 

Compensation Package:

 

• Bonus opportunities

 

Schedule:

 

• Day shift

 

Education:

 

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

 

• Electrical License (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person