Electrician

Morton Salt, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. seeks a skilled Mine Electrician for its Louisiana operation. You will perform installations, maintenance, and diagnostics on electrical systems in the mine, ensuring safe operation and compliance.

The role requires a journeyman electrician with 2–3 years of shop and electrical experience, ability to read schematics, lift 50+ pounds, and work under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Normally requires over 2–3 years of general shop and electrical experience.
• Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot motor controls, drives, and electronics.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds and maintain high accuracy.
• Qualified journeyman status is expected.

Responsibilities

• Complete installations, maintenance of electrical lines, repairs, and construction work in the mine.
• Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components; follow GMP and FDA guidelines as directed.
• Read blueprints and schematics to troubleshoot and correct problems.
• May assist in training others and perform related duties as directed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Reading schematics

Lifting 50+ pounds

Attention to detail

Education

Journeyman electrician

Tools

Electrical meter

Testing equipment

Motor controls

Hand tools

Job description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Mine Maintenance Manager and the direct supervision of the Mine Maintenance Foreman, the mine electrician completes installations, maintenance of electrical lines, electrical repairs, and construction work in the mine. Mine Electrician will inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, and communication and power circuits. The electrician will also diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatuses and components, not to exclude other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• – Have an extensive level of knowledge of electrical work, and a working knowledge of most of the shop skills, i.e., electric and gas welding, black smithing, rigging, pipe fitting, machine tool setup and operation, sheet metal layout and working, heavy and light machinery repair, construction, maintenance and installation, etc.
• – Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment and systems utilizing technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• – Use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems.
• – May do some painting and carpentry work, and occasionally will assist in the training those with lesser skills.
• – Assist electricians of higher classifications, or within his capabilities, work alone and direct the work of others.
• – Operate any and all plant tools necessary in this electrical work, be able to read most blueprints and have a working knowledge of mathematics.
• – May do some routing tasks such as greasing, oiling, cleaning, and inspection of equipment and attachments.
• – Be able to locate and remedy electrical trouble in most of the plants various machines, equipment, and installations.
• – May charge and service batteries both underground and above ground.
• – Keep working area neat and orderly, and tools clean and in good repair.
• – Do other jobs of a related nature as directed.
• – Perform job responsibilities with integrity under minimal to no supervision.
• – On occasion, as a matter of training, may be given tasks of a skill normally required of an electrician of a higher classification.
• – Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA regulations as directed.
• – Display positive attitudes and practice good work ethics that reflect the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company.
• – Successful bidder must be a qualified journeyman.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• – Normally requires over (2) to (3) years of general shop and electrical experience to qualify, or through the training program
• – Knowledge in using hand tools, electrical meter, and testing equipment required
• – Strong knowledge in troubleshooting of motor controls, drives, and electronic components
• – Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics
• – Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds
• – Proven attention to detail with a high level of accuracy