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.
The Plant Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing electrical, instrumentation, and control systems throughout the processing facility. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by maintaining critical process equipment, control loops, motor circuits, PLC-related systems, and instrumentation used to monitor and control production. The Plant Electrician works closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to maximize equipment uptime, production quality, and process reliability while supporting the company's safety, environmental, operational, and business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Install, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, e.g. - level, flow, pressure, temperature and motor speed loops. Demonstrate how to use an instrumentation communicator (Hart or Generic). Troubleshoot input and output circuits for Analog and Discrete communication Loops. Replace an existing transmitter with an identical device. Recognize specialized propriety communication hardware, controllers, and positioners. Be able to setup communication with a PLC both isolated and within a VLAN. Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices. Calibrate instrumentation on site when all supporting equipment is available. Interpret drawings for instrument, motor loops, and e-stop circuits. Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems. Participates in safety, health and environmental programs along with coordinate activities with other departments. Communicate respectfully to other employees, vendors and contractors. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of electrical maintenance experience in a process plant environment. Have a working knowledge of VFDs, pneumatic control systems, DCS System, Allen-Bradley, ABB, and Total Control PLCs. Have working knowledge of serial communications, e.g.
RS232, RS485.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements :
While preforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, high noise environments; wet or humid conditions; and all outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to climb ladders and work in high, precarious places. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
