Electrician Journeyman

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Blue Mountain; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrician, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of industrial electrical systems. This position involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a variety of electrical equipment, including PLCs and VFDs, in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for meeting internal customer needs while adhering to safety standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical technology, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial setting. If you are ready to take your skills to the next level and contribute to a team that values safety and innovation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in electrical motor controls and PLC systems.
• Must meet written and hands-on assessment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains electrical equipment including PLC systems.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses maintenance problems.

Skills

Diagnosing electrical motor controls

Installing/maintaining PLC systems

Reading electrical schematics

Knowledge of electrical code

Ability to lift 50 pounds

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

PLC systems

HMI systems

Job description

Blue Mountain Production Company, 31 County Road 827, Blue Mountain, Mississippi, United States of America Req #1885

Monday, December 9, 2024

Job Overview:

The Electrician installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial electrical equipment, machinery, and associated electrical and electronic controls.

Responsibilities:

1. Understands internal customer needs and meets expectations.
2. Demonstrates competence in basic computer skills.
3. Knows the daily schedule and performance targets and meets expectations.
4. Maintains the highest level of Electrical and Instrumentation skills.
5. Assures standards are being met.
6. Troubleshoots and diagnoses plant maintenance problems.
7. Maintains and installs electrical equipment including PLC systems, VFDs, analog & digital equipment, networking, and HMI systems.
8. Utilizes electrical testing equipment, such as using a meter to troubleshoot equipment.
9. Ensures areas are clean and free of clutter, following all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
10. Performs all other duties assigned.
11. Acts in accordance with WE CARE and participates in improvement activities.
12. Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, processes, and procedures, and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.
13. Acquires further training and proficiency in other job functions on the processing team.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field, or Journeyman Electrician license preferred.

Must meet Oil-Dri written and hands-on assessment requirements.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Fully proficient in diagnosing and making repairs to electrical motor controls including VFDs, installing/maintaining PLC systems, and networking.
2. Installs analog and digital equipment and assists in the design of HMI systems.
3. Must be able to read electrical schematics.
4. Knowledgeable of the appropriate electrical code and of pertinent city or state inspection and safety requirements.
5. Available for on-call duty.
6. Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and others as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
7. Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
8. Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
9. Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
10. Must be able to work at heights of 100 feet or greater.