3rd Class Electrician

• Maintains and promotes safe work practices at all times, assures that safe work practices are being followed in all work groups, and actively participates in safety programs. 

• To the best of their ability performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe and satisfactory manner. 

• Must understand and comply with all known posted or generally accepted instructions, procedures, rules, practices, policies or other items covered in the Employee Handbook. 

• To the best of their ability performs corrective and preventive maintenance including the inspection of equipment within scope of responsibility to sustain and improve equipment reliability. 

• To the best of their ability performs the safe isolation, shut down, inspection, adjustment, repair/overhaul or startup of equipment and systems within scope of responsibility with the mindset to identify defects, identify the reason for the failure, and then take corrective action to eliminate a recurring failure. 

• Works closely with the Electrical Maintenance Team Lead to achieve all department goals. 

• Develops the capability of connecting power supply wires to panels, components, and equipment. Develops the capability of connecting cables and wires between panels, components and equipment. 

• Develops the capability of installing and maintaining wiring, Motor Control Centers (MCC’s), bus duct, conduit and electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code. 

• Develops the capability of diagnosing, repairing, replacing, entering, re-entering or programing device parameters for faulty electrical/electronic control components or equipment such as but not limited to transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, relays, switches, sensors, probes, VFD’s, HMI’s, PLC’s, instrumentation and other devices. 

• Capable of assisting other work groups, specialists, outside resources and contractors with the troubleshooting, adjustment, repair, replacement, modification, maintenance, rebuilding and installation of components, equipment, etc., as directed. 

• Documents corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of equipment to improve and sustain equipment reliability. Documentation may include but is not limited to SAP, FM form, BDE card, etc... 

• Develops the capability of evaluating equipment for performance. Per training and following established procedures, performs manual adjustments, overrides automatic controls, etc., to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges. Switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment as needed to assure optimal equipment performance and the production of quality potato products. 

• Capable of utilizing resources such as but not limited to printed or on-line equipment manuals, operating instructions, troubleshooting guidelines, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc., to assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair or replace equipment or system components. 

• Required to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advance from a 3rd Class Electrician to a 2nd Class Electrician within the maximum allotted time of 12 months from the date of hire or transfer as 3rd Class. Passing grade for all written examinations must be 75% or better. 

• The two-part advancement test to 2nd Class consists of, 1) Written test, and 2) Hands-on validation of basic troubleshooting skills. 

• Failure to pass the 2nd Class advancement test will result in termination or reassignment outside the maintenance department.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; two-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of four years education and related experience and/or training.  

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information in oneonone and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English. 

 

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:  Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

 

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, or ability required. 

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.