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Electrician - Chesterfield
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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.
$60,592 / year median in Virginia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- Colonial Heights, VA 23834, USA
- Midlothian, VA, USA
- Chester, VA, USA
- Chesterfield, VA, USA
- Richmond, VA, USA
- Dinwiddie, VA 23841, USA
- Petersburg, VA, USA
- Prince George, VA, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics.
- We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
- Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Electrician works with all levels of the Maintenance Organization to repair and perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, ensuring the safe and profitable operation of the Chesterfield Plant.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing: o Conductors, cables, conduit, tubing, fittings, electrical boxes, and enclosures o Single-phase and three-phase motors, DC motors, starters and motor control devices, drives (AC and DC) o Grounding, bonding, and cathodic protection systems, overcurrent, ground fault, arc fault, under and over voltage protection, and surge protection devices o Low and high voltage systems and components, including single-phase, three phase, and high voltage transformers o HVAC electrical components, electrical heating systems and controls o Lighting systems and components, emergency lights, and exit signs o Security and surveillance, communications systems • Performing and documenting electrical PMs • Performing basic troubleshooting on all electrical systems and components throughout the plant • Rigging and lifting equipment as needed • Supporting job plan and shop paper development, parts identification and ordering • Interfacing with equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants • Updating maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment • Providing daily support to all plant operations in order to continue 24/7 operations • Performing scheduled and non-scheduled work orders • Looking up, reading, and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID's • Willing to work overtime when required • Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries • Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Electrician advance with new technologies and applications
Basic Qualifications:
- Licensed Journeyman-level electrician or successful completion of state certified apprenticeship program in utility systems, industrial plant, process plant, or power plant with motor controls and station power systems operating at a minimum of 4160 volts.
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of chemical plant, refinery, or similar industrial plant maintenance experience as an electrician
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of electrical system design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
- Well-rounded field experience applying good engineering practices to electrical repair work for a variety of typical process plant equipment
- Knowledge of utility systems and equipment
- Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic equipment
- Knowledge of the principles of electronics
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret local, state, and national electrical codes
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, control system drawings and repair manuals
- Ability to perform basic math computations
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
- Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
- Ability to work with hazardous materials
- Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
- Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
- Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.