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Industrial Electrician
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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.
$57,824 / year median in South Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Industrial Electrician Helion Group - 2.4 Columbia, SC Job Details $45 - $50 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications PLC-based control system operation Industrial motor maintenance and repair Electrical motors AC/DC drives Industrial power systems Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team. This is a hands-on, reactive maintenance position in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with 480V electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and industrial electrical troubleshooting. Responsibilities Respond to electrical calls from operations and troubleshoot equipment failures. Troubleshoot 480V motor controls, motor starters, start/stop circuits, and control circuits . Use electrical meters to diagnose electrical problems and perform circuit testing, including megger testing . Troubleshoot 24V DC Allen-Bradley PLC inputs and outputs and field wiring . Diagnose and troubleshoot VFD faults , including overcurrent conditions and rotation issues. Understand DC braking through VFDs and basic VFD operation. Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment including electric arc furnaces, bag houses, and compressed dry air (CDA) systems . Conduct equipment rounds and identify potential electrical issues before they cause downtime. Follow electrical safety procedures, including Arc Flash, PPE, and electrical safe work practices . Work on electrical projects and develop additional skills toward Process Control Technician responsibilities. Transformer experience is a plus. Qualifications Industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing, steel, or heavy industrial environment. Strong 480V motor control experience - REQUIRED. Ability to troubleshoot motor starters, start/stop circuits, and control wiring. Ability to read and use an electrical meter. Experience performing megger testing . VFD troubleshooting experience - REQUIRED. Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC inputs and outputs and field wiring . Strong understanding of 24V DC control circuits . Knowledge of Arc Flash requirements and electrical PPE . Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Machines & technologies you'll use: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)