Electrician Advanced (IV)

Shaw Industries

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 95,440,128 - 103,074,787

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Columbia, SC is seeking an Electrician Advanced (IV) to provide advanced technical expertise maintaining and optimizing electrical automation and control systems. This senior role mentors lower‑level electricians and leads complex troubleshooting to improve equipment performance and reduce costs.

You will work on process and support equipment, including MCCs, drives, PLCs, robotics, and safety‑critical systems, with a strong emphasis on safe practices, documentation, and

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of Reliability Electrician III requirements.
Experience in electrical manufacturing.
Advanced troubleshooting in industrial electrical systems.
Experience with PLC programming and automation systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize electrical automation and control systems.
Lead troubleshooting for complex electrical and mechanical issues.
Update electrical schematics and documentation.
Develop proactive maintenance plans.
Mentor junior electricians and support reliability upgrades.

Skills

LOTO

Confined Space

Arc flash safety

Fall protection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Reliability Electrician III certification

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Infrared cameras

Data loggers

Industrial automation equipment

Job description

Position Purpose

Shaw Industries is hiring for an Electrician Advanced (IV) which provides advanced technical expertise in maintaining and optimizing the performance of manufacturing electrical automation and control systems. This role ensures equipment assets perform at the highest reasonable efficiency while minimizing operational costs. As a senior‑level technician, the Electrician Advanced (IV) mentors lower‑level electricians, participates in advanced troubleshooting, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

Position Overview

Columbia, SC

Shift: Tuesday‑Friday 7:00AM - 5:00PM

Position Expectations

The Electrician Advanced (IV) is expected to execute work with focus on safe work practices following OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility standards; high‑quality, precision electrical work delivered with a strong customer service orientation to support “Great Products & Service.” Strict adherence to best practices, standards, and technical documentation is required. Knowledge‑sharing and mentorship for Reliability Electrician II and III team members, while continuing to grow personal technical capability, is expected. Continuous improvement feedback and insight to peers and leadership regarding job needs, equipment issues, and enhancement opportunities is also expected.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain & Optimize Electrical Automation and Control Systems

Maintain and enhance performance of process and support equipment including:

MCCs, AC/DC, motors, converters, inverters, line reactors, and power distribution equipment
PLCs, robotics, motion control systems, and automation platforms
Advanced diagnosis, troubleshooting & repair

Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, process, and product‑related issues:

Identify root causes across multiple areas (electrical, mechanical, controls, process)
Communicate findings, solutions, and next steps to maintenance and operations leadership
Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly
Execute & develop proactive maintenance plans

Perform and help develop maintenance activities such as:

Preventive Maintenance (PM): Conduct inspections and tests using schematics, specifications, and procedures
Condition Maintenance (CM): Repair/replace components identified through PM & PdM, ensuring updated prints and detailed job plans
Support projects & improvement initiatives

Execute work orders for plant projects and upgrades, process improvement initiatives, 설치 of motors, drives, PLCs, HMI systems, and facility electrical equipment.

Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor Reliability Electrician II and III employees in technical skills, support Reliability Electrician V team members with major upgrades, installations, and system changes, promote teamwork, continuous learning, and adherence to standards

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

LOTO
Confined Space
PPE & arc flash safety
Hot Work
PIT operation
Fall protection
Hoisting and rigging

Tools & Technical Equipment

Process calibrators
Oscilloscopes
Infrared (IR) cameras
Data loggers, trending tools, and analysis software

Electrical & Controls Skills

Ability to read and update detailed electrical schematics
Strong working knowledge of the NEC
Intermediate knowledge of e‑stop and machine safety systems
Troubleshooting experience with:
- PLCs
- AC/DC drives
- Relay logic
- Single‑loop controllers
- Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
Ability to create basic to intermediate PLC programs
Skilled in identifying root‑cause electrical issues in complex systems

Math & Measurement

Arithmetic
Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power)
Unit conversions
Ohm’s / Lenz’s Law

Competencies

Work Standards
Solve Problems
Build Customer Satisfaction
Collaborate
Lead

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or GED
Completion of Reliability Electrician III requirements (Demonstration of skills)
Previous experience in electrical manufacturing
Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting in industrial electrical systems
Experience with PLC programming and automation systems

Preferred