Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) - 2nd Shift

Shaw Industries

Dalton (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Shaw Industries Ltd. is seeking an Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) for the 2nd shift to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical systems and production equipment across designated manufacturing areas.

This role provides advanced electrical support, develops detailed job plans, and mentors Electrician II staff to enhance plant reliability and technical capability. Candidates should have extensive experience with PLCs, drives, and industrial automation.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of Electrician Intermediate (II) requirements (DOS).
Previous electrical experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in advanced electrical troubleshooting.
Experience with PLC hardware and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain Electrical & Control Systems: Provide advanced maintenance on process and support equipment including MCCs, motors, inverters, converters, reactors and power distribution components; PLCs, robotics, drives, and associated automation systems.
Troubleshoot & Execute Repairs: Identify, diagnose, and repair complex issues impacting safety, quality, or productivity; provide detailed findings and root-cause information to operations and maintenance leadership.
Perform Proactive Maintenance: Lead and execute PM and CM activities; preventive maintenance, condition maintenance and develop detailed job plans and updates to schematics as required.
Support Projects & Process Improvements: Execute assigned work orders to support reliability improvements, production and quality enhancements, equipment installation and upgrades.
Mentor & Support Electrical Team: Coach Electrician II employees and assist Electrician IV and V team members with advanced installations and upgrades.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC hardware

Industrial control systems

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Electrician Intermediate (II) requirements (DOS)

Electrical experience

Tools

DMMs

Megohmmeters

Tachometers

CMMS systems for work orders and parts

Loop Calibrators/ Simulators

Network cable testing tools

Job description

Job Title

Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) - 2nd Shift

Position Overview

Position Purpose

Shaw is hiring an Electrician Senior Intermediate (III)! This position maintains, troubleshoots, and improves electrical systems and production equipment to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across assigned manufacturing areas. This role provides advanced electrical support, develops detailed job plans, and mentors lower‑level electricians to improve overall plant performance and technical capability.

This position can be filled as a Level II, III, or IVbased on experience.

2nd shift.

Position Expectations

The Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) is expected to perform assigned duties with a strong focus on:

Safe work practices following all OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility safety requirements.
High-quality, precise workmanship delivered with a customer-service mindset supporting “Great Products & Service.”
Adherence to established standards and best practices gained through training and experience.
Continued growth in advanced maintenance and equipment knowledge, understanding the impact on production and business outcomes.
Clear communication and constructive feedback regarding work needs, troubleshooting findings, and improvement opportunities.

Position Duties & Tasks

1. Maintain Electrical & Control Systems

Provide advanced maintenance on process and support equipment including:

MCCs, motors, inverters, Converters, Reactors, and power distribution components
PLCs, robotics, drives, and associated automation systems

2. Troubleshoot & Execute Repairs

Identify, diagnose, and repair complex issues impacting safety, quality, or productivity:

Distinguish between mechanical, electrical, process, and product-related issues
Provide detailed findings and root-cause information to operations and maintenance leadership
Recommend and verify necessary updates to electrical schematics and documentation

3. Perform Proactive Maintenance

Lead and execute PM and CM activities:

Preventive Maintenance:
Perform inspections, measurements, and adjustments according to specifications and schedules.
Condition Maintenance:
Repair/replace components based on PM or PdM results.
Develop detailed job plans and request updates to schematics as required.

4. Support Projects & Process Improvements

Execute assigned work orders to support:

Reliability improvements
Production and quality enhancements
Equipment installation and upgrades

Tasks include installation or replacement of:

Motors
Drives
Line Reactors
Filters
Induction Chokes
Starters
Control systems
PLC hardware
Facility electrical systems

5. Mentor & Support Electrical Team

Coach and support Electrician Intermediate (II) employees as they develop required skills
Assist Electrician Advanced (IV) and Electrician Master (V) team members with advanced installations and upgrades
Continue developing personal expertise in preparation for higher-level roles

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work
Arc Flash Safety & Prevention
PIT operation
Fall protection
Hoisting & rigging

Tools & Applications

DMMs, megohmmeters, tachometers
Loop Calibrators/ Simulators
Network cable testing tools
CMMS systems for work orders and parts
Ability to select appropriate tools for the job

Technical Knowledge

Ability to read, interpret, and mark up electrical and mechanical schematics
Understanding of NEC requirements
Basic knowledge of e-stop systems and safety components
Troubleshooting of components such as:
- PLCs
- AC/DC drives
- Relay logic
- Single-loop controllers
- Pneumatics & hydraulics

Circuit & Component Knowledge