Overview
Electrician – Vacancy VN356
Department: Maintenance | Location: Zeeland | Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.
Responsibilities
- Performs scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on all facility electrical systems, including motors, drives, panels, and switchgear
- Troubleshoots electrical problems, diagnoses malfunctions, and repairs or replaces defective parts
- Uses technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manuals to perform diagnostics
- Installs and upgrades electrical systems and components, including wiring, conduit, motor controls, PLCs, and HMIs
- Commissions new electrical systems and equipment by calibrating and setting up control systems and verifying proper operation
- Follows all OSHA, NFPA 70E, and company-specific electrical and safety guidelines, including Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash safety practices
- Conducts electrical system testing and maintenance to maintain compliance with NFPA and regulatory standards
- Documents all electrical work performed, including updates to drawings, maintenance records, and work orders
- Utilizes diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot equipment, circuits, and electrical controls
- Diagnoses and repairs control systems, VFDs, relay logic, and instrumentation
- Identifies and recommends improvements in processes, materials, and equipment to enhance reliability and safety
- Participates in root cause analysis for recurring issues to prevent future equipment failures
- Leads small electrical projects, including procuring materials, estimating labor, and providing quoted material costs
- Maintains accurate and detailed maintenance records
- Reports hazards, near misses, or incidents to the Maintenance Supervisor promptly
- Reviews capital projects with an electrical scope
- Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Performs required observations and training timely and as scheduled
- Follows National Electrical Code state and local building regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Compliance, Problem Solving & Innovation, and Skills
- Compliance: Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies; reports accidents and incidents promptly; acts safely and responsibly
- Problem Solving and Innovation: Participates in continuous improvement activities; engages in problem-solving; takes responsibility for learning and development; assists in training and mentoring; exercises autonomy within guidance
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: High School diploma or equivalent; state licensed journeyman or 2–4 year electrical degree; five years electrical experience in industry/manufacturing; strong safety practices (LOTO, hot work, confined space); ability to understand calculations; willingness to learn instrumentation in chemical process; ability to climb ladders and wear fall protection; ability to work at heights; strong organizational skills; team-oriented; ability to perform physical work up to 50 pounds; proficiency with electrical diagnostics and PLC basics; knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E; familiarity with drives, motors, control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation; ability to read loop drawings, schematics, ladder logic, one-line diagrams, and P&ID drawings; proficiency in maintaining process control loops, electronic controls, valves, and transmitters; willingness to work indoors/outdoors, standing or kneeling for extended periods
- Embodies Aurorium core values: credible, outcome-oriented, driven, empowered accountability
Benefits
Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.
About Aurorium and EEO
Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.