Electrician

GENERAL FUNCTION

Diagnose electrical and control malfunctions and difficulties and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

§ Install and maintain electrical system of the plant to provide power for machines, equipment, lighting, facilities and other electrical apparatus and gear

§ Comply with all codes, regulations and safety specifications

§ Maintain controls, values, and calibrations to make sure everything is functioning properly

§ Diagnose, isolate and correct electrical troubles involving repair and replacement of controls, motors, switches, PLC, servo drives, variable frequency drives, distributed control systems, instrumentations, re-routing of circuits and distribution center to balance load on AC and DC power systems

§ Make emergency repairs when necessary to off-set excessive down time and production delays

§ Lay out installation for engineering specifications and drawings for major projects

§ Use instructions or manuals on installations, systems layout, and changeovers to complete project work

§ Design and carry out projects to improve safety, quality, production and ergonomics

§ Assign duties, instruct, and guide the work of electricians and contractors assigned to the projects

§ Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

§ Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try

§ Ability to work under pressure

§ Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies

§ Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors

§ Must wear appropriate PPE at all times

§ Understand plant environmental and safety policies

§ Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance

§ Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions

§ Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions

§ Know where EHS documents are located

§ Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment

§ Must perform with safe work practices at all times

Mental and physical requirements (must be able to perform the following without limitation):

§ Physical dexterity: lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, etc.

§ Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10’

§ Standing

§ Sitting

§ Reading for information

§ Equipment troubleshooting

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES – Indicate the main duties and responsibilities of the position.

% of Time Duties & Responsibilities

50%

Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment

20%

Oversee, prioritize and assign daily work to lower level mechanics and contractors

20%

Troubleshooting machine and production problems

10%

Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

PROBLEM-SOLVING

§ Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly

§ Must be able to determine minute differences quickly

§ Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment

§ Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems