Industrial Electrician

Sandhills South Africa; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Global is seeking an Industrial Electrician in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain and repair production equipment and control systems within our facilities. You will apply electrical theory, troubleshoot complex electrical issues and collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading electrical prints, performing preventative maintenance, adhering to safety procedures, and supporting vendors with Siemens drives and PLC controls.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more work experience as an electrician preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, wiring methods, and various electrical systems
• Journeyman’s license preferred, but not required
• Apprenticeship or degree completion with electrical field preferred
• Commitment to adhere to all safety procedures, legal regulations and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment and control systems.
• Perform scheduled, preventative and predictive maintenance to identify potential problems.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Management and outside vendors to install or maintain electrical or power systems.
• Read electrical prints and troubleshoot electrical issues.

Skills

Electrical theory

Wiring methods

Troubleshooting

Reading prints

Team communication

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Adaptability

Education

Journeyman license preferred

Apprenticeship or degree in electrical field

Tools

Siemens drives

PLCs

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Industrial Electrician

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Full-Time

Facilities & Operations

Qualifications

• 2 years or more work experience as an electrician preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, wiring methods, and various electrical systems
• Journeyman’s license preferred, but not required
• Apprenticeship or degree completion with electrical field preferred
• Commitment to adhere to all safety procedures, legal regulations and guidelines
• Stable and progressive work history
• Mechanical aptitude essential
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Able to learn quickly, embrace responsibility and accept accountability
• Flexible and open to change
• Able to maintain attention to detail and quality while working at a rapid pace
• Able to work individually and communicate in a team environment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Able to frequently grasp, lift and stack items that weigh up to 35 pounds
• Able to occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds for short distances
• Able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Able to pass color blindness test
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel both air and surface – valid driver’s license required
• Ability to commute daily to local facilities required
• Emergency on-call availability required (minimal)
• Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Assist with the communication side on the equipment.
• Drive programming is not a requirement but will need to assist vendors.
• Able to identify potential issues before they happen. (thermal imaging, amp testing, etc.)
• Potential drive training in the future.

Description

The Industrial Electrician is a mission critical position that will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment and control systems within the Sandhills Global facilities. They will use their knowledge of electrical systems to help these facilities run safely, efficiently and minimize equipment downtime. Electricians will perform scheduled, preventative and predictive maintenance to identify potential problems and fix appropriately. The Electrician will be responsible for collaborating with colleagues and management as well as outside vendors to install or maintain electrical or power systems.

The Industrial Electrician will need to follow all national, state and local building regulation codes. Prior electrical experience that includes troubleshooting and repair is preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to learn and work with Siemens brand drives, PLCs and other industrial and facility controls. A High level of professionalism, strong computer and communication skills are a must. Licensed Journeyman preferred. Assume other duties as assigned.