Electrician Technician

Southern Arkansas University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 47,458 - 53,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Wellness programs

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University in Charlotte, NC, seeks an Electrician to maintain and troubleshoot existing electrical systems for safety and reliability. The role involves performing repairs, interpreting technical diagrams, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates must have experience with electrical maintenance, be familiar with safety protocols, and exhibit strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting single phase and 3 phase power electrical systems.
• Familiar with industrial safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to run conduit and pull wire according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems for reliability and safety.
• Complete repairs on power electrical and controls systems.
• Calibrate and set-up instrumentation devices and transmitters.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical System Maintenance

Interpreting Technical Documents

Knowledge of National Electrical Code

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC

Shift: Nights 5:45pm-6:15am

Compensation: $34.45 - $38.70 with $2.00 Shift Differential + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Day 1 Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and wellness programs.

Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining existing electrical system infrastructure (facilities and production equipment) to ensure safe and reliable electrical equipment and infrastructure is provided for all employees, contractors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic functions such as running conduit and piping to specifications, pulling wire, and completing terminations.
• Performs troubleshooting and completes repairs necessary to single phase and 3 phase power electrical and controls systems.
• Completes calibration and set-up of instrumentation devices and transmitters.
• Understands and interprets technical documents and diagrams which include but are not limited to factory manuals, blueprints, schematics, single line electrical drawings, mechanical and electrical equipment schematics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), etc.
• Understands and uses code for troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Servo controllers, etc.
• Applies industry knowledge to identify aging and obsolete automation hardware.
• Understands and adheres to governmental regulatory programs and policies, including but not limited to National Electrical Code, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electric Code, NFPA 70B Electrical Maintenance, NFPA 70E Arc Flash Electrical Safety, NFPA 79 Electrical Standard For Industrial Machinery and local government environmental agency policies.
• Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-Out - Tag-Out; Arc Flash and Hot Work Permits.
• Understands the concept of Permit Required Confined Spaces and assists with proper alternate entry of re-classified confined spaces when necessary.
• Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's) for area assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
• Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry.
• Makes improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance program.
• Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Execution and resolution of equipment breakdowns/repairs.
• Leverages methodologies including but not limited to: root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and takes correct follow-up actions. Predictive maintenance technologies include ultrasound, thermal imaging, Electrical and current analysis.
• Documents the cause of the failure and works with maintenance team, planner, supervisor, or other team members to take action to prevent a reoccurrence of the failure.

Benefits

Day 1 Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and wellness programs.