Electrician, Maintenance Job Description
Electrician, Maintenance Duties & Responsibilities
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Electrician, Maintenance Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Electrician, Maintenance
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PLC, II, NICET, CPR, OSHA, EO1, HVAC, CFC
Education for Electrician, Maintenance
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Employers hiring for the electrician, maintenance job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Industrial, Electrician, Associates, Manufacturing, Electronics, Education, Military, General Education, Electrical Engineering
Skills for Electrician, Maintenance
Desired skills for electrician, maintenance include:
Desired experience for electrician, maintenance includes:
Electrician, Maintenance Examples
Electrician, Maintenance Job Description
- Troubleshooting drives, AC and DC
- Troubleshooting and repair of various types of light fixtures
- Provide temporary Lead Mechanic cover when required
- Ability to plan, troubleshoot, repair, fill out requisitions for items that need to be sent for repair new part requirements with proper specifications
- Work on CIP projects, programming, design, of high complexity
- Perform installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, AC and DC electric motors, PLCs, AC and DC variable speed drive systems and motion control (Servo) systems
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring installations
- Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC based equipment
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment
- Maintain and create documentation (ie
- Ability to work any assigned schedule to include rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays if needed
- Basic machine controls and drives troubleshooting and repair skill
- Knowledge of the features and rules of matter and energy
- 2-3 years Commercial and Industrial electrical installation and maintenance experience
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn NFPA 70E and OSHA Workplace safety requirements
- Performing working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and robotics
Electrician, Maintenance Job Description
- Answer service or trouble calls
- Form, thread, ream, bend and install conduit
- May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
- To maintain all process and service equipment to support the manufacturing activities
- Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors
- Informs appropriate parties of maintenance needs
- Install power supply wiring and conduit for machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors and programmable controllers
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance & repair
- Work with the facility maintenance team to complete all aspects of facility maintenance and improvements
- Comply with all Corporate Environmental Health & Safety policies & procedures
- Able to work well with others with minimal supervision
- Certificate of qualification –Industrial Electrician (red seal licensed)
- Successful completion of accredited electrical maintenance apprenticeship program
- Ownership of own hand tools
- Must be comfortable handling heavy loads and standing for extended periods in a noisy environment
- Ability to achieve a rating of at least 70% or above on the advance level electrician evaluation
Electrician, Maintenance Job Description
- Ability to read one line distribution drawings and electrical schematics
- Electrical measuring instruments (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, meggers, et al)
- OSHA safety rules for manufacturing plants, including electrical safety and LOTO
- Operation and use of hand tools
- Operation and use of power tools
- Functional knowledge of computers and Microsoft office
- Ability to clearly communicate via electronic media and interpersonally
- Runs conduit and pulls electrical wire to wire new and used equipment
- Conduct scheduled inspections of fluid levels, water flows, quench oils, filters, washer soap and similar items
- Repair and Maintenance of existing electrical installations throughout the facility (LME required)
- Be able to read and understand all safety related document and worksite rules and practices, equipment operating instructions, documented safety management systems, and health and safety requirements, including the General Safety Rules and Individual Safety Commitment
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in power generation equipment repairs
- Must have thorough knowledge of Army technical publications related to power-generation equipment maintenance
- Effectively and accurately troubleshoot and make routine adjustments and repairs to DC and AC systems including (but not limited to) contactors, relays, VFDs, starters, motors, rectifiers, brakes, pneumatic systems, sensors, controls systems, and PLC components in order to maintain production and maintenance schedules
- Must be willing and able to work in a multi-craft environment
- At least 2-3 years of experience in Electrical or as an Electrician, preferred
Electrician, Maintenance Job Description
- Have knowledge in isolation of equipment, perform retrofits, upgrades, and/or modifications of broken or obsolete equipment to accomplish such replacements
- Must complete all paperwork in a timely manner
- Awareness of OSHA standards for electrical safety and is an advocate and resource for electrical safety for those less knowledgeable
- Interprets and follows electronic drawings
- Disassembles equipment as necessary and repair or replace faulty components
- Follows NEC standards for installs and repairs
- Installs, trouble shoots and maintains motor (AC & DC) controls, S.C.R.’s for controlling heat and voltage, drives, instrumentation and process sensors (temperature, pressure, ), electronic controls on ovens/burners, lighting, HVAC controls, and all other electrical and electronic equipment used in plant
- Ensures that products meet customer specifications and expectations
- Utilizes safe work practices, policies, and other safety tools, including appropriate personal protective equipment, to perform job assignments in a safe and efficient manner
- Connect electrical wiring between circuit breakers, transformers, controls, components, and equipment according to wiring diagrams
- Must be able to work pre-scheduled shutdowns, after normal business hours as required, including some weekends
- Demonstrated willingness to follow appropriate safety guidelines
- Wood products field a plus
- Vocational or technical school diploma in electricity/electronics is preferred
- Associates degree, or a minimum of two years from a vocational/technical institution
- Must be able to read, write, be skilled at mathematical calculations, and keep accurate and legible
Electrician, Maintenance Job Description
- Switching, Insulating and earthing of medium and low voltage equipment
- Maintenance of LV and MV equipment including premises and enclosures
- Fault finding on Electrical equipment and circuitry
- Maintenance of batteries and UPS systems
- Maintenance of LV and MV motors
- Strong electrical (up to 480V) and mechanical ability
- Strong troubleshooting ability (must be okay with working on older equipment that may not have blueprints or instructions)
- Repair, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting Gears, chains, plumbing, packaging equipment
- Install and/or relocate machines
- The successful candidate will be a self-starter and able to work with minimal direct supervision
- Must be able to work from ladders or personnel lifts at various heights
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others in department and from other departments
- Must be flexible in assignments and willing to shift from project to project as needed with little notice as needed for the facility
- Experience in HVAC PMs preferred
- Experience in trouble shooting HVAC controls preferred
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in the repair of electrical systems is required