Electrician

Sims Metal; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal is a global leader in metal recycling and seeks a skilled maintenance technician to plan, coordinate work, and contribute to safe, efficient operations across plants. You will repair and maintain complex plant equipment and operate under established procedures.

Requirements include 3–4 years in warehouse or manufacturing, an associate degree or trade qualification, and the ability to travel to Northern California and Nevada sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Three to four years of relevant experience.
• Three years in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Trade qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks independently or in a team with limited supervision.
• Follow SOPs and complex instructions.
• Maintain plant and equipment per schedule.
• Diagnose mechanical or electrical faults and fix safely.
• Inspect products for conformance to standards.
• Support plant shutdowns, installations, and commissioning.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout and safety policies.
• Provide guidance to teammates and support SHECS.
• Travel to Northern California and Nevada sites as needed.
• Contribute to cost management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety protocols

Organizational skills

Adapt to change

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Trade qualification

Tools

Mobile plant equipment

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

$30 to $40 per hour DOE

Job Summary

Plan, coordinate work and contribute to the efficient running of processing operations by participating in the repair and maintenance of complex plant and equipment in a safe manner and by providing discretion within his/her level of skills and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs work individually under limited supervision or in a team environment
• Performs work in accordance with standard operating procedures and from complex instructions and procedures
• Undertake routine maintenance of relevant plant and equipment in accordance with scheduled requirements in a safe and efficient manner
• Undertake fault finding to identify the root cause of a mechanical or electrical issue and implement measures to effectively solve this issue in a safe mannerOperates lifting equipment incidental to the work
• Performs non-trade tasks incidental to the work
• Able to inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards
• Participate in any major shutdowns to ensure tasks are performed in a safe and efficient manner as required
• Participate in any plant / equipment installation and commissioning process as required
• Follow safe work practices including but not limited to lock out/tag out and isolation techniques
• Understands and implements quality control techniques
• Provides trade guidance and assistance as part of a work team
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for all Safety, Health, Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Support diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork
• Support measures designed to effectively manage costs and adherence to budgetary requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality requirements
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives relevant to job
• Support training and performance-management initiatives
• Travel to various sites in Northern Callifornia and Nevada as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree; advanced diploma; Level 4 award, certificate, or diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Trade qualification, higher apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to four years of relevant experience
• Three years of experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferred

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals at multiple levels and to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent attendance record
• Self-motivated with positive attitude
• Ability to adapt to change, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive mobile plant equipment may be required

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.