ZipRecruiter is hiring: Electrician in Pittsburg

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of 4160 V, 13.8 kV and 480 V switchgear, breakers, and transformers
• 3-phase electric motor control circuitry troubleshooting and repair
• Maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting of plant rectifiers and associated equipment
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, flow diagrams, P&ID’s and construction blueprints
• Install conduit and conduit bracing and fittings
• Performs preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment for the plant
• Performs installation, testing, troubleshooting, removal and repair of a wide range of electrical equipment such as power circuits, lighting systems, switchgear, transformers, starters, Variable Frequency Drives, controllers, capacitors, production equipment, power and control systems, programmable logic controllers, and electronic power, control and communication equipment
• Works to meet current electrical codes and company policies and practices
• Selects proper electrical equipment size, wire, and conduit sizes, breaker, switch, and fuse sizes
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed
• Utilizes electrical wiring diagram in electrical diagnosis
• Maintains accurate electrical one-line diagrams and labeling on electrical equipment
• AC variable frequency drives Thermal Photography

COMPETENCIES

• Must be familiar in electrical trouble-shooting and repair techniques
• Good personal computer working skills
• Familiar with MS Office suite including Excel and Word

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Education or Equivalent
• Completion of state recognized electrical apprenticeship program, or
• Associates degree in electrical engineering technology, or
• Seven years of experience as a plant maintenance electrician in a manufacturing environment, or
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

OTHER

• Must be qualified to operate a man-lift, scissor lift, forklift and respirator fit tested
• Must be able to work in high places and work in confined spaces