Plant Electrician Job Description
Plant Electrician Duties & Responsibilities
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Plant Electrician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Plant Electrician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISA, PAE, HVAC, MSHA, HV, OSHA, INPO, PLC, ARC
Education for Plant Electrician
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Employers hiring for the plant electrician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Industrial, Electronics, Education, Logic, Electrician, Computer, Engineering Technology, Military
Skills for Plant Electrician
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Desired experience for plant electrician includes:
Plant Electrician Examples
Plant Electrician Job Description
- Manufacturing Department and General Plant to achieve organizational annual plan
- Performing preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on plant equipment
- Performing maintenance on high-voltage switchgear and electrical distribution systems
- Troubleshooting problems with plant equipment
- Using detailed work instructions, including electrical schematic and connection drawings
- Operating company vehicles and equipment, such as hi-lifts, trucks and forklifts
- Effectively communicating with plant staff and clearly document work performed
- May be required to work days and hours outside normal shift schedule
- Install, troubleshoot, PM, and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronics test equipment
- Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as conveyor systems, hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, compressors, auto-packers, robots or programmable controllers
- Demonstrate strong leadership by problem solving
- Far Acuity - ability to see clearly at 20' or more
- Near Acuity - ability to see clearly at 20" or less
- Minimum 4 years’ experience required in all phases of electrical work
- Minimum 2 years’ experience required in power distribution wiring, directly related power plant/electrical switchgear and control panel maintenance and repair
- Ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams is required
Plant Electrician Job Description
- Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment
- Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replace damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools
- Test and diagnose malfunctioning machinery using test equipment, and repairs malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as machine repairer, maintenance and tool maker
- Replace faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices
- Diagnose, repair or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, using electronic test equipment and hand tools
- Working knowledge of equipment operations consisting of standard motor control, and programmable controllers
- Plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings
- Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines
- Answers trouble calls, performers scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, adjustments, repairs, , in accordance with diagram or drawing specifications, manuals or other instructions
- Inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul electromechanical and solid state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment
- Two or more years experience in Industrial electrical work
- Tennessee electrical licenses preferred
- Must have been employed as an electrician or electrician apprentice within the past 18 months
- Operate vehicle/Forklift
- Read Blueprints/Diagrams
- Use hand tools and meters
Plant Electrician Job Description
- Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers
- Lead a team in performing maintenance or repair work
- Other related incidental work as needed
- Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance procedures
- Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environment regulations
- Responsible for lockout/tagout procedures as mandated by company policy
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair wastewater treatment plant industrial electrical equipment, motors, motor controls, panels and panel boards, communications equipment and HVAC equipment using industry required tools
- Assist Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic with routine and non-routine maintenance duties on plant rotating equipment and mobile equipment
- Assist Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician with routine and non-routine instrumentation equipment maintenance
- Document both routine preventive maintenance and non-routine repair / equipment replacement performed using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) work order generation and entry
- Determine colors
- Stand/walk extended periods of time
- Work in high and/or confining places
- Shift work/All shifts
- Weekends/Holidays
- Sense of smell
Plant Electrician Job Description
- Assist plant operators with operations tasks as needed on a strictly non-routine basis
- Assist and direct subcontractors in performing non-routine maintenance and equipment replacement
- Perform routine equipment readiness and condition inspections as required and document on standardized inspection forms
- Maintain a supply of critical spare electrical equipment as outlined in the CMMS spare parts list
- Candidate must possess a HS diploma / GED certificate
- Three (3) years experience in the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment plant industrial electric equipment and instrumentation required
- Candidate must have experience working in or around industrial facilities
- Candidate needs to be able to safely operate and drive a company vehicle
- Candidate must have an excellent understanding of Health and Safety practices and electrical and mechanical aptitude is a must
- Candidate must be willing to work weekends, and Holidays as necessary
- Differentiation of colors
- The Electrician executes the timely and correct performance of scheduled assignments, work requests and projects
- Use test equipment such as meters
- This position may require emergency response organization participation
- The successful candidate must meet background screening and fitness for duty requirements
- The successful candidate must meet the physical requirements of the position
Plant Electrician Job Description
- The candidate must be able to attain a 40-hour OSHA HAZWoper certificate or have a current certificate
- The candidate must be able to attain a 24-hour MSHA Metal / Non-metal surface miner certificate or have a current certificate
- Candidate will be required to wear safety equipment / PPE as appropriate for job tasks including fall protection, respiratory protection, and chemical safety equipment
- Candidate will be required to perform moderate physical activity; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; crawling, bending, climbing, kneeling, squatting and working in confined spaces as necessary
- The candidates must be eligible for employment in the U.S. , possess a valid U.S. driver’s license, and pass a pre-employment physical including drug screening and criminal background check
- Execute work orders as per schedule and relevant work instructions to a high standard and in a timely matter
- Efficiently resurrect the plant & equipment from a breakdown situation and employ RCA to prevent reoccurrence
- Assist the Supervisor Infrastructure Services in identifying and implementing initiatives that contribute to current and potential value to the business, ensuring compliance to the Change Management Procedure
- Develop, communicate and execute contracts having regard for Contractor Management Framework
- Monitor and report against the Infrastructure Services Contract work plan and elevate unplanned and non-routine activity or performance to the Supervisor
- State Certified Electrician and able to maintain certification required by the State
- Medium work (up to 50 lbs
- Completion of a three-year electrician’s apprenticeship
- Ensure personal safety standards are understood
- Ability to work shift work (including 12 hour shifts) and overtime (especially during refueling outages)
- Proficient with computers, PLC programming, motor controls and power distribution