Field Industrial Electrician

Valley Asphalt Corporation; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Asphalt Corporation is looking for an experienced Electrician to join their team. The ideal candidate will work on electrical projects within Asphalt Plants, focusing on systems like 480 volt and automation control.

Candidates should possess strong technical skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies, with responsibilities including installing and maintaining electrical systems, inspecting components, and collaborating with subcontractors on-site. Flexibility for overtime and different shifts is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical projects within Asphalt Plants.
• Ability to adapt to new and ever-changing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace wiring, electrical equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspect electrical components using testing devices.
• Install and maintain wiring, controls, and lighting systems.

Skills

Electrical automation control systems

Variable frequency drives

3 phase 480 VAC

Motor controls

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

We are looking to hire an Electrician to join our team. We are looking for someone with experience with working on electrical projects within Asphalt Plants, with a background working with 480 volt, variable frequency drives, and electrical automation control systems.

Field Industrial Electrical Responsibilities

• Repair or replace wiring, electrical equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspect electrical components using various testing devices (voltage meter, multimeter, megger, etc.).
• Utilize new equipment advances such as DCS (distributed control systems) and some PLC (programmable logic controller).
• Install and maintain wiring, controls, lighting systems, and power generating equipment specific to the asphalt manufacturing industry.
• Work with electrical equipment such as MCC (motor control center), circuits and transformers.
• Work with sub-contractors used onsite as needed.
• Familiar with 3 phase 480 VAC.

Field Industrial Electrical Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of asphalt plant operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of routing electric power, controlling its quality, and controlling the devices attached to a power system.
• Experience working with low and high voltage and 120 volt control systems.
• Ability to adapt to new and ever-changing systems and willingness to learn.
• Ability to do basic math, familiar with Ohm’s Law.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (troubleshoot).
• Ability to work and get along with others.
• Experience working with motor controls, power distribution and instrumentation and control systems.
• Strong technical aptitude, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with an open and collaborative attitude.
• Awareness of industry safety systems, legislations codes and contractual documentation.

Working Conditions

Most days will be spent in the field on site, but you will also work in offices and labs. You may work onsite at asphalt plants, possibly in remote locations exposed to extreme weather conditions. You will work in a team environment with other professionals and must be flexible to work overtime and various shifts as needed.

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