Electrician

Hollingsworth & Vose; Hawkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose is seeking an experienced electrician to maintain and improve safety, reliability, and performance of electrical power distribution and control systems at our Hawkinsville plant. The role involves installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and documentation of systems to support energy efficiency and productivity.

Qualified candidates have five years as a journeyman electrician in an industrial setting, with preferred PLC and variable frequency drive experience, reading

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial plant.
• Experience with PLC programming and variable frequency drives is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in installing, calibrating, and testing industrial electrical and electronic equipment, including programmable controllers and electronic drives.

Responsibilities

• Supports the operating principles of Glass Fiber and Filtration Media manufacturing within the Maintenance Department.
• Installs conduit and wiring in accordance with the NEC and applicable codes and standards.
• Connects, tests, and calibrates machinery, controls, and instrumentation as required by the manufacturing process.
• Maintains plant control software library and documentation for plant control and power systems.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

PLC programming

Wiring diagrams

Instrumentation

Electrical testing

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

Summary

This role is essential to maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of electrical power distribution and process control systems at both plants. The Electrician installs, calibrates, documents, troubleshoots, and maintains these systems to support energy efficiency, minimize downtime, maximize productivity, and advance state-of-the-art process control. All installation and maintenance work must be performed in accordance with applicable safety requirements to protect plant personnel from electrical hazards.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Supports the operating principles of Glass Fiber and Filtration Media manufacturing within the Maintenance Department.
• Develops, promotes, and maintains effective communication with internal customers, including manufacturing, shipping, and laboratory personnel.
• Installs conduit and wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable building codes, and established standards for new equipment, power systems, and control systems.
• Connects, tests, and calibrates machinery, controls, and instrumentation as required by the manufacturing process.
• Tests, calibrates, diagnoses, and repairs power distribution systems, machine controls, and instrumentation. Diagnoses and repairs computerized system malfunctions.
• Modifies software as required by operational and process changes. Maintains the plant control software library and documentation for plant control and power systems in accordance with established standards.
• Maintains an efficient, clean shop and leaves all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Receives and carries out work instructions from supervision.
• Observes and inspects product conditions to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Complies with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements established by internal policies and external regulations.
• Adheres to applicable general and job-specific ISO quality system procedures as defined in company quality documents.
• Assists the Process Control Technician as needed.
• Lays out and designs basic electrical circuits.

Education And Experience

• Five years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial plant environment.
• Experience with PLC programming and variable frequency drives is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in installing, calibrating, and testing industrial electrical and electronic equipment, including programmable controllers and electronic drives.
• Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams and blueprints and using mathematics to calculate electrical installation requirements and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Experience with instrumentation is desirable.

Physical Requirements And Environment

• This position requires physical activity throughout most of the shift, including walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• This position is performed primarily in a machinery environment and may involve exposure to high ambient temperatures under certain operating conditions.
• This position requires rotating shifts, including weekend and holiday work.

Pay Transparency Range: 24.00 - 31.00 USD Annually/Hourly

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.