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Industrial Electrician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$61,312 / year median in Pennsylvania
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Document actions, testing results, observations, final diagnosis of the situation and steps taken to resolve issues for each job or situation
- Determine the steps necessary to assess an electrical situation using testing devices, and blueprints
- Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all company guidelines and OSHA safety requirements and through reporting violations of policies, procedures, and guidelines to immediate supervisor
- Use ladders, platforms, and lifts to work on electrical systems
- Measure, cut, and install wiring and conduit systems
- Install and program electrical equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections
- Interpret PLC ladder logic programs
- Assemble and install all types of new or repaired electrical circuits, systems, instrumentation, and equipment, including, but not limited to, starters, motors, regulators, controllers, switches, etc.
- Inspect electrical equipment and machinery, diagnose faulty operation, determine proper corrective action, document in maintenance scheduling program, and make indicated repairs
- Make meggar, voltmeter, ammeter, ground locating and other electrical tests. Possess working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and switchgear
- Install and repair electrical conduit and cable, including connections, controls, grounding, etc.
- Make out work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, time distribution, material usage, etc., and perform other clerical duties necessary to maintain proper records relative to the work performed
- Direct, assist, and instruct other co-workers on jobs where it is necessary to work together or when requested by supervisor
- Keep a clean and organized work area
Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proficiency with the National Electrical Code and local codes
- Ability to read blueprints
- Must pass criminal background check and drug test
- Valid driver's license
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions
- High Lift and forklift truck operations, Toyota, Genie, etc.
- Mechanical Skills
- Previous experience in an industrial environment strongly preferred
- Eagerness to work safe, anticipate repairs, and troubleshoot emergent issues
- Passion for a job well done
- Ability to stand for long periods, walk, climb stairs, reach, and stoop frequently as well as lift up to approximately 50lbs with occasional team lifting of up to 100lbs. Must be able to work at heights
- Keep current with latest types of electrical controls, motors, AC/DC Drives, (PLC) Programmable Logic Controllers, (HMI) Human Machine Interfaces and industrial lighting equipment
- Must know Underwriter codes, national codes, state and local codes, company rules and regulations and comply with them
- GED or High School Diploma
- Journeyman certification or 10+ years of verified experience as an industrial electrician