Industrial Electrician

Area Energy and Electric, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Energy and Electric, Inc. is looking for an Industrial Controls and Maintenance Electrician in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role involves servicing and troubleshooting electrical equipment related to production. Key responsibilities include installing equipment and conducting preventative maintenance on electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 5 years of experience preferred, and possess strong skills in PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting. Safety compliance is essential, along with the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling.
• Strong communication and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Service and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Utilize electrical diagrams to improve functionality.
• Install and maintain electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Conduit installation

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Electrical field or equivalent experience

Tools

Multimeter

Power tools

Job description

Industrial Controls and Maintenance Electrician

Scope of Work

Service and troubleshoot electrical equipment and related components associated with production and facility equipment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Utilize electrical ladder diagrams, electronic circuitry diagrams, and software programs to modify, repair, or improve equipment functionality.
• Execute the most cost‑effective method to fulfill customer and code requirements.
• Ability to run rigid conduit.
• Ability to bend conduit.
• Work effectively with the outside elements.
• Ability to work at heights.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of related experience (preferred)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Install all electrical segments in equipment such as plant lighting, installing motors and drives.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair all electrical equipment, logic boards, transducers, amplifiers, complex timing, inspection devices, motors and VFDs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned electrical systems and equipment.
• Identify inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinate to resolve.
• Program logic controls (PLC) for proper equipment operation.
• May assist in the design, experimentation, and/or installation of all new equipment or electrical procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the group, including ability to handle stress and interact with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Assure and maintain safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through an Associate's Degree or through equivalent electrical work experience.
• Job related experience for 3‑5 years minimum.
• Experienced and/or knowledge with programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI and industrial electrical networking is helpful but not required; willingness to train and learn is required.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: all assigned equipment, multimeter, electrical‑mechanical devices, AC/DC motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, Allen Bradley and similar PLC's, computers and digital devices.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling, working in confined spaces along with other safety practices and basic knowledge of national electrical code (NEC).
• Thorough understanding of the operating principles of electrical equipment, testers, hand tools and the ability to use logic to troubleshoot.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
• May require working with or near energized 480 VAC circuits.
• Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Ability to run conduit from 1/2"–4" (both EMT and Rigid) as well as cut and thread.
• Must be able to work safely outside in any and all weather conditions.
• Possess own tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the customers; gaining their trust and respect.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to climb, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Work on overhead tasks as a regular assignment.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs including OSHA approved construction ladders or stairs.
• Possess good vision, normal or corrected.
• Walk significant distances during the workday.
• Ability to use or wear required safety equipment including but not limited to hard hats, body harnesses, fall arrestors, safety footwear, gloves, hoods, and face or eye shields.