Plant Electrician Job

Overview

Bostik Middleton is hiring a Plant Electrician.

Health Benefits starting on DAY 1 of your Employment.

Job dimensions

This job performs a wide variety of electrical work per the National Electric Code including maintaining and improving the electrical and control systems throughout the facility. The Plant Electrician supports the maintenance and engineering functions to repair existing equipment and design and implementation of new installations. The Plant Electrician communicates with the manufacturing operation to determine needs and requirements and has the capacity to solve complex problems and deliver results in a timely and safe fashion.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex electrical problems.
• Work with Engineering to design and implement solutions to improve a variety of manufacturing and development equipment.
• Maintain and support a variety of electrical, instrument and mechanical equipment from 24VDC to 480VAC 3-Phase power.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC circuits, motor control and control circuitry, 480/208 voltage power distribution systems, electrical switch-gear equipment, electrical power generation equipment, phased and DC electric motors, heating, ventilation, and cooling systems, electrical lighting systems, AC variable speed drives, Un-interruptible Power Supply systems, fire detection systems, LEL monitoring equipment, Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Respond to emergency work requests to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment issues, ranging from power and mechanical equipment to instrument and control equipment.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment and on instruments and controls, including changing oil, filters, belts and other replaceable parts.
• Assemble, install and commission new electrical, instrumentation or mechanical equipment as part of repairs or capital projects. Ensure documentation, PMs, calibration methods, and procedures are established and implemented.
• Assist in developing and improving internal standards regarding electrical/mechanical installation, maintenance, and safety.
• Assist in teaching other internal personnel on electrical and mechanical standards and skillsets.
• Maintain necessary logs, check sheets and other documentation with timely and accurate information on all equipment.
• Communicate any dangerous, unsatisfactory, or inoperative conditions affecting equipment to all affected people.
• Apply for Town of Middleton electrical permits as required.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Context and Environment

• Fast paced, safety-focused environment with involvement in a wide variety of functions and activities.
• Participation in activities within the plant and occasionally outside the plant.
• Heavy use of computer software, both PC-based and enterprise systems, with frequent interpersonal communication.
• Expectations include a good portion of time spent in the field, with minimal shop time.

Accountabilities (purpose)

• Responsible for performing highly diversified electrical and instrumentation duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety policies and predictive/preventive maintenance processes to support the site’s business goals and objectives.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Certified Journeyman or Master Electrician (MA) and maintain annual requirements.
• 5 years minimum as licensed electrician.
• Complete understanding of National Electric Code (NFPA 70 and 70E) and familiarity with state and local electrical codes.
• Awareness of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and familiarity with Class 1 Division 1 & 2 electrical classification.
• Familiar with Arc Flash regulations.
• Familiar with Lockout/Tagout requirements and ability to work on energized equipment.
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation, process control, motor control circuits, AC/DC voltage, electrical circuits, and electrical distribution.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, instrumentation and other electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, PLC control programs, motor control diagrams, and related schematics.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of Thermocouples, RTDs, Load Cells, Pressure Transducers, Flowmeters and related instrumentation.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Engineering
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing