Electrical Specialist Job Description
Electrical specialist
provides a detailed electrical/mechanical design in accordance with good Engineering and safety practices, meeting all governmental regulation, plant specifications, applicable codes and underwriter requirements.
Electrical Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Determining, preparing and/or performing projected revenue, proper metering equipment, rate application, service deposits, agreements for electric and gas extensions, application of tariffs, rules and regulations codes and standards, secure easements, communicate company programs, and service inspections
Applying technical expertise and company construction standards design and application standards, procedures and guides
Planning, designing, and preparing sketches, cost estimates and necessary orders for the construction and maintenance of all electric distribution facilities
Acting as coordinator for work orders and coordinating activities in order to provide service to the customer in a timely manner
Conduct a monthly review of all critical test point variable trend charts
Assist Maintenance and Production in troubleshooting and repairing down test equipment
Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications and model code updates as required
Provide Engineering Supervisor with Final and Main Control Test FTT daily reports and status of top rejects prior to production meeting
Data entry and analysis in Excel and Access, variety of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Installing, programming, calibrating, and commissioning various electrical/instrumentation devices including variable frequency drives, PID control systems, temperature control systems, level transmitters, flow meters, power monitoring equipment, SCADA and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Electrical Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Electrical Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: FSR, UAS, NAR, EMI, J-STD-001, PLC, MRPT, AEP, API, QM
Education for Electrical Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the electrical specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Technical, Electrical Engineering, Education, Engineering, Associates, Electronics, Industrial, Communication, Electrical Engineering Technology, Science
Skills for Electrical Specialist
Desired skills for electrical specialist include:
Safety regulations
Building and electrical codes
Interpersonal
Local construction industry practices
Excellent analytical
NFPA 70 & 70E
Good analytical
Local electrical codes
Current NEC regulations
Electrical circuits
Desired experience for electrical specialist includes:
May be required to prepare and conduct training, including mentoring individuals one-on-one
This position may require some domestic travel
Must be thoroughly familiar with electrical maintenance or equipment
A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required
Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related area
Electrical Specialist Examples
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Electrical Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of electrical specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for electrical specialist
- Be the single point of contact for Six Sigma in respective organizations
- Provide technical leadership and support to Plant Operational and Maintenance staff in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and optimization of existing electrical controls, instrumentation, networking, power systems, PLC, HMI, servo, controls networking systems, control safety systems, NFPA 70E, industrial computer systems, motor control, distributed control systems, and other automation
- Perform comprehensive technical, financial and feasibility analyses to make proposals and recommendations relating to energy generation, storage, distribution and management systems
- Under limited supervision, operates, maintains, updates, and repairs the computerized Energy Management Control System R&D equipment
- Work from prints, diagrams, specification, and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs
- Complete contractor audits, employee security clearance and access, scheduling, reporting network status to internal stakeholders
- Manage work in accordance to SLA, unit cost management, billing/invoicing and change order management and approvals
- Design, specify and calculate new cable & cable assembly solutions in accordance with technical characteristics, manufacturing capabilities and customer requirements
- Liaise and provide engineering support between production planning, customer service representatives, sales representatives and customer(s)
- Calculate prices for new designs or update price calculation on re-ordered items and suggest pricing to customer service representatives and management for sign-off
Qualifications for electrical specialist
- Must have five or more years of progressive experience in electrical and lighting installation and repair
- Typically requires education/formal training equivalent to the completion of a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency five or more years of progressive experience in operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education
- A minimum of 3 years electrical drafting experience
- Demonstrated experience in business planning and voice of the customer data collection, analysis and reporting (JD Power)
- Highly effective communicator with ability to present to leadership and management
- 6-Sigma Master Black Belt Preferred (or Black Belt having completed 5 Black Belt projects, and on-target to achieve Master Black Belt certification within 12 months)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an electrical specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for electrical specialist
- Liaise with the HAPS engineering team and back office team (Toulouse) to ensure that the system is installed correctly and functioning correctly prior to launch
- To manage transfer of OPAZ camera system between different Zephyr platforms
- To operate OPAZ systems when not carrying out engineering duties
- Underground Hardrock mining experience
- Exposure to underground environment
- Computer skills including AutoCAD, Ms Office, Ms Project, P6 Primavera
- Performs precision work utilizing machines, equipment and measuring instruments of this multi-functional job
- Insures availability of required items &/or inventory
- Utilizes journeyman multi-functional electrical, electronic, and instrument functions in order to preserve and optimize plant assets and to meet the needs of manufacturing
- Provides support and leadership to other craft and non-craft employees in the performance of maintenance tasks
Qualifications for electrical specialist
- Valid Alberta Journeyman Electrical or Instrumentation Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Electrical or Instrumentation Certificate
- Typically requires education/formal training equivalent to the completion of a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency five or more years of progressive experience in operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment
- Secondary Education or Engineering degree in process engineering, mechanical, electrical or chemical
- Training and Qualification by a third party for PS if need be (eg welding, gluing)
- Artificial Lift experience (beam pump, plunger lift)
- Must be thoroughly familiar with electrical test equipment
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Our company is looking to fill the role of electrical specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for electrical specialist
- Assist in the preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation
- Develop and prepare substation Single Line Diagram, Relay and Metering One Line diagram
- Develop and prepare AC three-line diagram, DC Schematics, Wiring diagrams, Cable Lists and SCADA architectural drawings
- Select Protection and Control relays for intended application and define the order code for procurement
- Assist to prepare technical description for System Protection Requirements for transmission stations projects
- Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough electrical design that will meet client and industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practices
- Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations and all design/engineering packages as necessary
- Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support projects such as other Engineering disciplines and Drafting
- Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet client and industry standards and specifications, follow good engineering practice with excellent constructability
- Construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects
Qualifications for electrical specialist
- Work with regional, divisional and unit business developers to identify and secure opportunities
- Work with regional and divisional resource management teams in order to ensure that the business develops and recruits suitable staff to allow delivery of the plan
- Negotiation of high level financial relationships
- Job related technical knowledge in electrical disciplines necessary to complete the job
- US Citizen with a willingness to be submitted for a high level government clearance to include a government polygraph
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in high voltage electrical power distribution and controls control and protection experience
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Our company is looking to fill the role of electrical specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for electrical specialist
- Associate training on systems as needed
- 3 Hour Response time to Calls
- Review drawings of simple standalone items and provide comments
- Review and suggest solutions to resolve CNRs (Complaint Notification Report) in a timely manner
- Post order queries and provide necessary resolution
- Maintains regular Liaison with end users engineers, vendors/ suppliers/ manufacturers, inventory and senior storekeepers
- Maintain documentation archive using ECM (Enterprise Content Management) software
- Troubleshooting controls, hardware, or software issues
- Datalinks and communication networks
- Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and apparatus with advanced skills in repairing mechanical equipment
Qualifications for electrical specialist
- Medium voltage experience and switching 11Kv
- Air-conditioning experience will be an added advantage
- Trade related experience
- Able to read and interpret electrical drawings
- Access technical work of peers and service providers
- Able to provide maintenance support on electrical systems
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of electrical specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for electrical specialist
- In addition, Maintenance Specialist “qualified” electrical skills will assist and provide electrical coverage during breaks and vacations
- Installs and repairs control and distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, thermostats, circuit breakers, PLC panels
- Maintains accurate records of repairs, calibrations and tests, labor and materials used, by entering data into handwritten logs or database
- At a computer terminal for extended period
- Multi-tasking including multiple conversations (radio, in person, and over the phone), computer programs, tracking of information
- Maintains accurate records of repairs, calibrations and tests, labor and materials used
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic systems on complex production equipment
- Maintain necessary records to include maintenance logs, time sheets, downtime logs, using software packages such as Microsoft Word and/or Excel
- Matches products to customer specifications and drawings by demonstrating knowledge of products
- Determines current and future customer needs and provides quotation for optimum delivery based on plant capacity and customer requirements
Qualifications for electrical specialist
- Ability to work independently collaborate with sales and technical colleagues
- Good knowledge of OSHAct, Mine health and safety act, Building Regulations 10400 and
- Good communication skills, leadership skills and initiative
- 5-7 Years of electrical knowledge of printing machines is a must in order to troubleshoot via phone effectively
- Use of electrical measuring devices such as multi-meter, amp-probe meter, logic-probe, oscilloscope, and understanding of electromechanical and computer skills for the purpose of troubleshooting and repair
- Knowledge of PPE and workplace safety a must