Electrician, Syracuse

Plant Electrician
CenTrio is a fully integrated, innovative and sustainable energy services provider to a wide range of industries such as higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities.
It serves more with utility infrastructures serving more than 170+ million square feet of space and operations in 10 cities across the United States and growing.
In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and/or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses.
Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability.
CenTrio is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.
CenTrio is planning an aggressive growth strategy during the next 30 years.
CenTrio will expand the existing district energy grids, build new systems in other parts of the cities already located, pursue growth to expand its public-private partnerships with higher education and healthcare customers (both Design-Build-Finance-Operations-Maintain and other types of long-term concession arrangements), add to its power generation portfolio, introduce alternate fuels and technologies, and provide services to other municipalities.
CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture!
Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks.
Medical benefits first day of hire
Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits
Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits
Company paid High-Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan
401k plan with 5% match
Training opportunities and career progression
Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience
Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence
Remote, hybrid, and in office schedules available dependent on job responsibilities
24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline
Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)
Job Summary
The plant electrician will be a key member of the Company's Operations and Maintenance team, responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of the plant's industrial electrical equipment.
Reporting directly to the Electrical and Controls Manager.
The group operates under a flat structure, and the successful candidate will have regular visibility and direct access to the Director of Operations.
The successful candidate will be a critical member of the team, ensuring the successful execution of providing our customers with steam and chilled water on a 24/7/365 basis.
Electricians work 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday.
The successful candidate will also be expected to work well as part of a team.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, strong commitment to deadlines and team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and has a superior knowledge of steam and chilled water systems.
Core Responsibilities
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, VFD's, motor starters, disconnects, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and protective relays.
Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, and UPS systems
Utilize a preventive maintenance program to complete tasks and keep maintenance records
Effectively communicate and work collaboratively at all levels of the organization in diverse work group settings and in concert with external resources.
Effectively use a variety of media (i.e., MS office suite, ) to convey technical data, concepts, and ideas.
Read complex schematics, wiring diagrams and shop drawings for the purpose of installation, troubleshooting, and repairing of major systems and minor subsystems and components
Connects, disconnects, and tags out equipment and circuits for test or repair and safety of personnel and equipment
Perform installations in compliance with the national electrical
Performs basic mechanical repairs as required
Maintains shop and storage areas in a neat and orderly
Maintains the safe and efficient use of materials, tools, test equipment and personal safety and all others working in the vicinity.
Cleans work area after work is
Complies with plant policy and procedures, particularly those involving personnel and equipment safety.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other duties as assigned
Professional Experience & Knowledge:
Journeyman experience or the completion of an apprenticeship
Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial
Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and
Strong verbal and written communication
Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical
Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc.
Ability to adhere to all safety requirements
Must be willing to work through all holidays, weekends, and overtime when
Must be willing to work during all types of weather events when necessary
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and
Will work closely with the operations and maintenance lead personnel along with the Plant
Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective
Collaborative and interpersonal
A process-focused individual with a passion to drive and deliver effective
Current City of Syracuse Masters Electrician license is a plus
Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional
Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in tight spaces and elevated positions: twisting, turning, bending, and holding arms at / above the head are all common movements; able to lift up to 100lbs.
Must be able to clearly see and differentiate all colors
Must be able to maintain standard threshold of hearing to safely perform job duties
Must have good eyesight, hearing and manual dexterity
Wear all types of PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, all types of hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, wear fall-protection, half-face and full-face respirators
Conditions of Employment:
Valid New York State Driver's License
Only authorized employees are permitted to use company vehicles, this includes Industrial trucks (forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.) and electric vehicles/golf carts.
To be an authorized employee, you must be at least 21 years old, hold a current valid State Drivers' license and demonstrate a clean driving record.
The driver must be on an approved list for company insurance purposes.
Your driving record will be screened as part of the pre-employment process and annually in December.
All certifications/licenses must be up to date
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
CenTrio maintains a steadfast commitment to a proactive safety culture, with HSE being a collective responsibility throughout the organization.
Your HSE accountability also encompasses:
Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE