Electrician Journeyman

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ripley (MS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maintenance sector is seeking an Electrician Journeyman in Ripley, Mississippi. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency while upholding company values. This role demands experience in electrical technology and a commitment to improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience required.
• Must meet written and hands-on assessment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots electrical equipment.
• Maintains highest level of Electrical and Instrumentation skills.
• Available for on-call duty and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnose and repair electrical motor controls

Install PLC systems and networking

Read electrical schematics

Knowledge of electrical code

Function while wearing PPE

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology

Job description

Oil-Dri Production Company, PO Box 476, Ripley, Mississippi, United States of America Req #1604

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Overview

The Electrician Journeyman installs, maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical equipment, machinery, and associated electrical and electronic controls.

Responsibilities

• Understands internal customer needs and takes action to meet expectations.
• Conducts all work in a safe, efficient manner, correcting and reporting safety issues.
• Must be able to demonstrate competence in basic computer skills.
• Knows the daily schedule and performance targets and takes action to meet expectations.
• Maintains the highest level of Electrical and Instrumentation skills.
• Assures standards are being met.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses plant maintenance problems.
• Installs PLC systems and networking. Also maintains and installs analog and digital equipment and assists in the design of HMI systems.
• Responsible for accomplishing equipment inspections as necessary.
• Assures areas are clean and free of clutter and that all safety rules, regulations and precautions are being followed.
• Performs any of the duties Maintenance as needed and other task as assigned.
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE and participates in improvement activities.
• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, processes and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.
• Acquires further training and proficiency in other job functions on the processing team.
• Available for on-call duty and o ther duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology, preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience.
• Must meet written and hands on assessment requirements.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be fully proficient to diagnose and make repairs to electrical motor controls, install PLC systems and networking, maintains, and installs analog and digital equipment and assists in the design of HMI systems.
• Must be able to read electrical schematic.
• Must be knowledgeable of the appropriate electrical code and of pertinent city or state inspection and safety requirements.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to work at heights of 100 feet or greater.
• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $36.00
• Job Start Date Thursday, September 26, 2024
• Oil-Dri Production Company, PO Box 476, Ripley, Mississippi, United States of America