Electrician C

• Performs electrical, electronic, and instrumentation installations and repair tasks. 

• Supports others, including contractors, to help ensure work is completed according to project and plant specifications and standards.  

• Maintains, repairs, and installs plant lighting, all plant instrumentation systems that includes but is not limited to VFD’s, temperature and speed sensors and flow meters. 

• Programs and maintains plant PLC’s, plant SCADA systems,  

• Utilizes electrical/electronic prints and schematics, ladder logic, plant computer systems and the current National Electrical Code and test equipment to complete assigned tasks.  

• Takes all electrical line calls on assigned shift, performs and completes all jobs as assigned. 

• Completes all required phases of the work order systems. 

• Ensures that spare parts are available for plant systems, by correctly completing issues and assuring stock items are requested.  

• Maintains electrical schematics and prints, as well as other electrical and control systems for documentation, ensuring that they are kept up to date.  

• Provides training and support for new electricians.  

• Ensures preventative and predictive maintenance is being completed as assigned and actively involved in the continual improvement of the preventative/predictive maintenance program.  

• Communicates with Team Leaders, Shift Managers, Supervisors and other employees regarding equipment and/or line conditions.  

• Ensure attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.  

• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and procedures.  

• Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating, operating, and maintaining to a high level of reliability all electrical, control, and power distribution systems. 

• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style, conducive to operational goals.  

• Coordinates with Planner, Maintenance Administrator, Wet Line Mechanics, Electricians, Refrigeration and Boiler Mechanics, Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Team Leader, and Shift Manager. 

• May be required to work as a project coordinator for electrical, power distribution and control systems projects, involving contractors and/or plant personnel. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. 

 

Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) 

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.  

• Lock-out/Tag-out and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.   

• Must  maintain current Lock-Out Tag-Out, Arc flash, Electrical Shock hazard.  

• Must hold a certificate of completion from an approved 2-year trade school or equivalent experience in the electrical trade.  A copy of school transcripts may be required.  

• Must have a thorough knowledge of electrical systems.  

• Must know and have an understanding of 4160 VAC, 480 VAC, 277 VAC, 240 VAC, and 120 VAC, single phase and three phase electrical systems. In addition, AC and DC drives, motors and circuits. 

• Must have good understanding of Allen Bradley, Programmable Logic Controllers SLC and Control Logix, and Control Systems.  

• Must know and understand plant motor control circuits, plant power distribution systems, the National Electrical Code, 

• Must possess basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).  

• Must be able to read and understand electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.  

• Must pass the Instrumentation Test 

 

Skills and Experience:  

• Ability to become qualified within timeframes established by the facility.   

• Ability to communicate, understand instructions, and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirements may vary depending on the location). 

 

Physical Environment/Demands: 

 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.   

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature 

• Exposure to manufacturing environments to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies   

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.   

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.   

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.  Ability to operate work related equipment 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation 

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis