Maintenance Electrician, Chesapeake

divh2Maintenance Electrician/h2pThe Maintenance Electricians objectives are to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and controls equipment in order to accomplish the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks in the plant.
/ppHourly pay rate: $***********/ppRESPONSIBILITIES/pulliOversee maintenance, testing, and installation/liliInstall, maintain and test LV/MV electrical equipment to include: AC/DC Motors and Motor Controls (Across the line, Soft Start, VFD); switchgear, transformers, load break switch distribution equipment; fuses, power circuit breakers, load centers, and breaker panels; and wiring, terminations, and grounding systems/liliUse a range of electrical test instruments including Megger, DLRO, Tic Tracer, DVOM, Clamp Amps, 4-20Ma Signal Generators, Sensor Calibrators, etc.
/liliOversee maintenance and testing of low/medium voltage/liliPerform equipment inspections, maintenance tasks, and assigned project work/liliTroubleshoot equipment, controls, and wiring to detect malfunctions, and discuss machine operations with production and maintenance personnel to diagnose problems/liliDismantle defective equipment, repair, and install parts to bring the equipment back into service/liliRead electrical diagrams and manuals required to install and troubleshoot electrical and control equipment/liliSet up and operate shop and portable tools/liliInstall, test, and maintain motors and gearboxes, as well as perform laser coupling alignments/liliSupport the effort to maximize equipment availability to Production Department/liliEnsure electrical safety guidelines and procedures for electrical work is compliant with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E and Company Safety Regulations/liliMetal-clad switchgear, air/vacuum breakers, transformers, panels, and wiring/liliElectric motor maintenance and testing (windings, rotor, bearings, etc.)/liliEnsure the electrical work conforms to the standards and guidelines established in the ISO **** quality assurance manual/liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulpKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE/pulliJourneyman Electrician License or two year of experience in Electrical maintenance/liliMinimum two years of industrial electrical and controls maintenance experience/liliUse a range of electrical test instruments including Megger, Multimeter, Tic Tracer, Clamp Amp meter, 4-20Ma Signal Generators, etc.
/liliExperience with low/medium voltage distribution equipment/liliWorking knowledge of industrial NEC Codes and relevant Electrical Safety Procedures/liliIntermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite/liliExperience with utilizing a work order system within a CMMS/liliMechanical skills preferred/liliExperience using mobile equipment (Forklift, Lull, Man lift, Scissor lift)/liliMust be able to walk, stand, climb stairs, and ladders for extended periods of time, and lift up to 40 pounds in outdoor noisy environments/li/ulpDEGREE OF SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION/pulliModerate supervision is expected.
The jobholder must be a self-starter with the ability to accomplish maintenance and testing on their own.
/liliAbility to work in a team environment with electrical/mechanical trades and production employees of different skill levels/li/ulpPosition Type Full time and Permanent/ppOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:****** PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
/ppIMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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