Electrician

Electrician 2nd Position

The Electrician 2nd position assists in all factory, agricultural and operations maintenance activities. All applicable work is done in accordance with National, State and Local Electrical Codes. They will communicate with others in the factory to determine appropriate priorities.

Principle accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Sets an effective pace and minimizes interruptions in the process and agricultural operations.
• Participates in safety programs and safety training and demonstrates total commitment and compliance with all Company Safety and Sanitation policies.
• Repairs, replaces and installs new generators online.
• Uses the Company's computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance related information.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and operates programmable controllers, distributive control systems and interlocking systems.
• Uses time effectively to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Performs timely and effective electrical maintenance and repair on rolling stock.
• Performs other work as assigned.
• Works overtime as required.

Progression:

• If the individual holding this position attains a Journeyman Class A license, they will progress to the Electrician 1st classification.

Job Requirements:

• 2 Year Electrical Technology Degree (fulfilling the following):
• AC/DC Theory
• PLC's
• Electrical Construction and National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Motors and Controls
• Minimum of 3,000 working hours carrying out electrical work.
• Working knowledge of relays, motors and gearboxes is required.
• Must be able to work with up to 12,470 volt 3-phase equipment and switch gears as well as lower voltages in both single and 3-phase.
• Must be able to work with programmable controllers, distributive control systems and hardwired/software interlocks, variable frequency drives, DC drives and related appurtenances.
• Must be able to reason through problems involving set-up of routine instrumentation projects and maintenance of complex processing equipment. Must possess judgment required to plan and select and use the correct materials, tools and equipment in electrical construction or maintenance.
• Must have knowledge of tools and instruments required to perform instrument and electronic maintenance, new installations and troubleshooting.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper/safe use of tools and instruments and be able to identify them by proper name.
• Must be able to read, understand, and be capable of applying knowledge of written information, electrical wiring diagrams, OEM manuals, schematics, blueprints, etc. and possess math skills required to perform job requirements.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and NEC to assure compliance by the employee and others working with the employee.
• Must be able to reference, read and understand how to use SDS information.
• Candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely execute the duties and tasks defined for this position.