Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, identifying root causes, repairing, or replacing components, rewiring systems, and installing related electrical and instrumentation equipment.

This position helps ensure electrical work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable electrical codes through routine testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities.

· High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.

· Five or more years of industrial maintenance or electrical experience preferred.

· Working knowledge of 480V, 110V, 220V, 440V, and three-phase electrical systems.

· Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical systems and components.

· Current electrician’s license or identification card as required by applicable regulations.

Effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, dependability, and time-management skills.

1. Review blueprints or prepare sketches to determine the location of wiring and equipment while supporting compliance with building and safety codes.

2. Install conduit, pipes, or tubing in designated areas and pull insulated wires or cables through conduit to complete electrical circuits.

3. Operate construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps, as needed.

4. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using appropriate hand and power tools.

5. Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components using test equipment and hand tools to identify issues and complete corrective actions.

6. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, needed adjustments or repairs, and compliance requirements.

7. Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, including motors and related machinery.