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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.
$61,921 / year median in West Virginia
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Repair and install instrumentation and electrical equipment operated by mill production employees. Knowledgeable with repairs and installation of PLC, DCS, field instrumentation, and electrical systems. Understand and repair hydraulics, and pneumatics. Identify equipment problems prior to complete failure and effect repairs in a timely manner and repair the equipment such that rework of his repairs are not required. Conscious of effects on unscheduled downtime within the facility and minimize lost production time. Direct and coordinate the work of outside craftsmen and ensure that the craftsmen follow all applicable safe work practices and appropriate craft work practices. Solve and assist in solving specific instrumentation and electrical maintenance problems by coordinating available information and expertise and implementing the fix to ensure continued efficient mill operation. Ensure that a safe working environment within the I&E portion Maintenance Department is maintained. While responsible for their own work, they must be aware of and work to correct unsafe work practices of other personnel in the facility. Respond to emergency breakdowns in a timely manner consistent with the appropriate conditions (weather, hours worked, safety, and working conditions, etc.) Work together with all individuals in the plant to ensure that repairs are identified timely and completed with minimum downtime. Balance the short term and long-term needs for I&E repairs in the mill so that appropriate repairs are applied to problems to ensure the viability of this facility. Work with various levels of people in the mill during normal day-to-day and crisis/stressful situations when various people will have conflicting goals.Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance role, in a manufacturing or paper converting environment (Welding Certification preferred). Experience with repairs of variable speed drives, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves (manual, control, and automatic on/off), PLC systems, DCS systems, transformers, lighting systems, electronic controls, various types of field instrumentation including but not limited to level, flow, and consistency controls. Experience with maintaining equipment in a heavy industrial environment. Knowledgeable in grounding and shielding practices to ensure signal integrity, safety, and compliance in electrical and electronic systems. Possess skills in electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and control areas. Familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, deadweight testers, pneumatic calibrators, mergers, motor diagnostic equipment, and other associated instrumentation to perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of station equipment. Bilingual in Mandarin is a plusPhysical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. Comfortable working in a production environment that may involve heat, noise, and dust. Attributes forSuccess:
Hard work- tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand Pursuit of Excellence
- strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond Integrity
- treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture Sense of Urgency
- drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business Entrepreneurial Spirit
- act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve Adaptability
- be fluid with ND Paper's continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly. No unsolicited resumes
- ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.