Electrical Technician

ACL Digital

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrical technician to maintain and repair various electrical systems. This role involves working independently and in collaboration with other trades to ensure the safety and efficiency of electrical operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of electrical theory and regulatory codes, along with excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the success of innovative projects in the electrical equipment manufacturing sector. If you are self-motivated and eager to enhance your craft, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable in electrical systems, codes, and safety procedures.
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
Troubleshoot and correct electrical system issues as they arise.

Skills

Electrical Theory

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Trade or Vocational School Education

Journeyman Electrician Level

Tools

CMMS Software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Lead - US TAG @ ACL Digital | Life Sciences Recruitment

Description:

Services, maintains, repairs, cleans, tests, adjusts, removes, constructs, and operates electrical systems, equipment, machinery, control systems, UPS systems, emergency power systems, laboratory systems, and alarm systems. Works under supervision or independently and with other trades, contracted personnel, or research staff. Knowledgeable in electrical theory, codes requirements, procedures, and techniques in safely performing assigned duties. Works with up to medium voltage circuits.

Installs and maintains a variety of electrical equipment including fixtures, conductors, raceway systems, grounding systems, panel-boards, transformers, motors, controls, over-current protection, fire detection and alarm systems, appliances, communications systems, actuating devices, security-related components, and other equipment. Maintains an adequate inventory of spare parts, monitors system performance and demand to ensure compliance with safety and energy savings guidelines. Maintains records of test reports, blueprints, as-built plans, and other documentation, and reports on the status of assigned equipment maintenance, repairs, capacities, and efficiency to the supervisor.

Prepares written requirements for repairs or for ordering parts from a supplier. Develops work procedures which identify tasks/steps and conducts hazard analysis. Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate faults, defects, and unsafe conditions. Coordinates with other facility's staff and contractor's staff to accomplish work on new and renovated labs, and ensures compliance with applicable Client guidelines as well as national, state, and local regulations and requirements. Maintains good working relationships with staff and internal customers by displaying a positive outlook and friendly relationships.

Corrects problems in electrical systems by troubleshooting circuits, replacing defective equipment such as over-current protection, wiring, motors, starters, and other related electrical parts, and removing items from the power supply to halt unsafe operation. May provide direction to lower level staff or contractors as assigned to assist on related work. Orders parts and supplies as needed. Generates data on materials and time required to accomplish specific tasks for use in estimates; accurately records data regarding materials and time expended in appropriate logs.

Performs special tasks requiring similar duties and responsibilities, as assigned. Implements an effective preventive maintenance program using the site's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); performs preventive/predictive maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on systems and controls, monitors and records the effectiveness of maintenance activities, and takes corrective actions.

Must understand and apply knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements, including the National Electric Code and local codes; skill in interpreting schematic drawings, charts, and technical instructions; and good oral and written communication skills. Job typically requires trade or vocational school education to nearly the journeyman electrician level and to obtain equivalent on-the-job training skills over a period of 5 years.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision by prioritizing and coordinating multiple assignments, initiating action, taking responsibility for completion of assignments, and communicating progress to customers and management. Must be self-motivated. May be required to obtain certain government security clearances, receive inoculations against certain diseases, conduct work in biohazard areas, and conduct work in radiation hazard areas. Respirator certification and use may be required.

May be required to work after normal business hours including weekends for the performance of activities related to power shutdowns, maintenance, repairs, installations, etc. as determined by the need to minimize business disturbances and respond to emergency situations. Overtime may be necessary. Requires the physical ability to perform medium difficulty work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling electrical materials and tools; ability to climb ladders, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch to gain access to electrical wiring; ability to handle and read meters and tool accessories; acuity of vision for close work; depth perception, field of vision, and color vision for making electrical connections and for soldering and splicing wires.

Work may be conducted inside or outside. May require using a communication device such as a cellular phone or two-way radio during and after normal business hours including weekends and responding to emergency situations such as power outages, equipment failures, and natural disasters. Must have the initiative to actively pursue opportunities and training to maintain craft specialty skills and certifications required to perform assigned tasks. Must be familiar with the operation of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must also have experience with software commonly used for tracking and reporting system status in CMMS systems. Must have good oral and written communication skills, good customer service skills, and ability to follow through and carry out assignments.

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