Westlake Chemical Corporation is hiring: Electrician in New Martinsville

Overview

Journeyman Electrician - Rate of Pay $47.22/hr.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Must be experienced working with low, medium and high voltages. Troubleshooting and testing of 440v and 2300v breakers and motor starter circuits.
• Read and work from schematics and prints.
• Candidate must have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code; strong understanding of safe electrical practices.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work from elevated equipment.
• Applicant must be able to properly install conduit and wire. Experience with PLCs preferred.
• All new Journeyman Electricians must be able to qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• We offer a competitive wage & benefits package, including quarterly bonus programs, health care, savings plan, paid vacation & paid holidays. We offer up to two weeks of vacation for all positions within the first year, after a probationary period. Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment medical requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprentice program or an equivalent number of years of education and/or experience.
• Experience with low, medium and high voltages; ability to troubleshoot and test 440v and 2300v breakers and motor starter circuits.
• Ability to read and work from schematics and prints.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code; strong understanding of safe electrical practices.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated equipment.
• Experience with installing conduit and wiring; PLCs preferred.
• TWIC eligibility.
• Able to pass background screening, motor vehicle record screening, drug testing and pre-employment medical requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefits package, including health care and savings plan.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Quarterly bonus programs.
• Vacation time: up to two weeks within the first year after a probationary period.