Electrician
: Job Details :

GENERAL FUNCTION

Diagnose electrical and control malfunctions and difficulties and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Install and maintain electrical system of the plant to provide power for machines, equipment, lighting, facilities and other electrical apparatus and gear

Comply with all codes, regulations and safety specifications

Maintain controls, values, and calibrations to make sure everything is functioning properly

Diagnose, isolate and correct electrical troubles involving repair and replacement of controls, motors, switches, PLC, servo drives, variable frequency drives, distributed control systems, instrumentations, re-routing of circuits and distribution center to balance load on AC and DC power systems

Make emergency repairs when necessary to off-set excessive down time and production delays

Lay out installation for engineering specifications and drawings for major projects

Use instructions or manuals on installations, systems layout, and changeovers to complete project work

Design and carry out projects to improve safety, quality, production and ergonomics

Assign duties, instruct, and guide the work of electricians and contractors assigned to the projects

Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try

Ability to work under pressure

Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies

Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors

Must wear appropriate PPE at all times

Understand plant environmental and safety policies

Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance

Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions

Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions

Know where EHS documents are located

Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment

Must perform with safe work practices at all times

Mental and physical requirements (must be able to perform the following without limitation):

Physical dexterity: lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, etc.

Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10'

Walking throughout plant from location to location

Standing

Sitting

Reading for information

Equipment troubleshooting

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES - Indicate the main duties and responsibilities of the position.

% of Time Duties & Responsibilities

50%

Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment

20%

Oversee, prioritize and assign daily work to lower level mechanics and contractors

20%

Troubleshooting machine and production problems

10%

Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

PROBLEM-SOLVING

Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly

Must be able to determine minute differences quickly

Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment

Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems