Electrician C

• Performs electrical, electronic, and instrumentation installations and repair tasks.

• Supports others, including contractors, to help ensure work iscompletedaccording to project and plant specifications and standards. 

• Maintains, repairs, and installs plant lighting, all plant instrumentation systems thatincludesbutisnot limited to VFD’s, temperature and speed sensors and flow meters.

• Programs andmaintainsplant PLC’s, plant SCADA systems, 

• Utilizes electrical/electronic prints and schematics, ladder logic, plant computer systems and the current National Electrical Code and test equipment to complete assigned tasks. 

• Takes all electrical line calls on assigned shift, performs and completes all jobs as assigned.

• Completes all required phases of the work order systems.

• Ensures that spare parts are available for plant systems, by correctly completing issues and assuring stock items arerequested. 

• Maintains electrical schematics and prints,as well asother electrical and control systems for documentation, ensuring that they are kept up to date. 

• Provides training and support for new electricians. 

• Ensures preventative and predictive maintenance is being completed as assigned and activelyinvolvedin the continual improvement of the preventative/predictive maintenance program. 

• Communicates with Team Leaders, Shift Managers, Supervisors and other employeesregardingequipment and/or line conditions. 

• Ensureattendance and participation in training activitiesappropriate tothe position and to incorporateacquiredskills and knowledge. 

• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and procedures. 

• Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, fabricating,operating, andmaintainingtoa high levelof reliability all electrical, control, and power distribution systems.

• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style, conducivetooperational goals. 

• Coordinates with Planner, Maintenance Administrator, Wet Line Mechanics, Electricians, Refrigeration and Boiler Mechanics, Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Team Leader, and Shift Manager.

• May berequiredto work as a project coordinator for electrical, power distribution and control systems projects, involving contractors and/or plant personnel.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor this job.

Education/ Certifications:(Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. 

• Lock-out/Tag-out and Sanitation certification arerequired. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.  

• Must  maintaincurrent Lock-Out Tag-Out, Arc flash, Electrical Shock hazard. 

• Must hold a certificate of completion from an approved 2-year trade school or equivalent experience in the electrical trade. A copy of school transcripts may berequired. 

• Must have a thorough knowledge of electrical systems. 

• Must know andhave an understanding of4160 VAC, 480 VAC, 277 VAC, 240 VAC, and 120 VAC, single phase and three phase electrical systems. In addition, AC and DC drives,motorsand circuits.

• Must havegoodunderstanding of Allen Bradley, Programmable Logic Controllers SLC and Control Logix, and Control Systems. 

• Must know and understand plant motor control circuits, plant power distribution systems, the National Electrical Code,

• Mustpossessbasic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

• Must be able to read and understand electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. 

• Must pass the Instrumentation Test

Skills and Experience: 

• Ability to become qualified withintimeframesestablishedby the facility.  

• Ability to communicate, understand instructions, and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirements may vary depending on the location).

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability toliftupto50pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.  

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hottocold in temperature

• Exposure to manufacturing environments toinclude loudnoise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke,smellsand allergies  

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movementsrequiredfor job actions and procedures.  

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.  

• Requires manual dexterity, overallcoordinationand good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability tooperatework related equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis