Electrician

York Building Products Co; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

York Building Products Co is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain, repair, and install electrical/electromechanical systems on mining, asphalt, and concrete masonry plant equipment. The role requires reading blueprints/schematics and applying troubleshooting skills.

Candidate should have 3–5 years of experience, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Willingness to operate heavy equipment as needed is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and electrical/electromechanical maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of safety rules, especially relating to electrical work and LOTO procedures.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals; apply that knowledge in safe work practices.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and understanding of motor control circuits.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls after normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electromechanical component systems for plant equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics.
• Safely operate hand tools, testing equipment and install parts.
• Plan work and keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Report hazardous conditions to ensure employee safety.
• Work outdoors and indoors in various weather conditions; operate heavy equipment as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Motor control circuits

Relay logic

Reading diagrams/schematics

Emergency response

Tools

Hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Description

General Summary:

This position plays an important role in maintaining and repairing our equipment to ensure safe operation. This includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components. The Industrial Electrician is a knowledgeable, hardworking and skilled individual.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for using safety devices and protective equipment and for using safe work practices and methods in the operation of all tools and equipment necessary to complete tasks.
• Maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electromechanical component systems for Minning, Asphalt and concrete masonry plant equipment for safe and efficient operations.
• Have the ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Safely operate motor vehicles and other mobile equipment including man lift, forklift, and others as become necessary in the course of plant repair/maintenance.
• Plan work in an effective manner, and keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions that may be hazardous to employees, contractors etc.
• Willing to work outside in all types of weather.
• Quickly assess issues during breakdowns and communicates with equipment operators and then applies troubleshooting, diagnostic and knowledge to repair equipment in an efficient manner to reduce downtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• 3-5 years of experience as an industrial electrician.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and of electrical/electromechanical maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of the rules of safety, especially as they relate to electrical work and standard LOTO procedures.
• Skill in the application of methods used in the trade; use of hand tools, testing equipment, and the safe installation of new and replacement parts.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and to implement that knowledge in safe work practices.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong understanding of motor control circuits and relay logic
• Basic understanding of PLC’s; ability to read logic and apply to troubleshooting
• Ability to respond to emergency calls after normal working hours.

Work Environment:

• Perform all work in accordance with YBP Safety policies.
• The work is performed outdoors and/or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements.
• Capable of operating various types of heavy equipment and/or machinery.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work at heights on aerial lifts, stepladders and/or extension ladders.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Physical demands include but are not limited to walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 90 pounds.

Travel

• May be required to work at various facilities

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job Specifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certification, and training normally required for competent performance in the job).