Industrial Electrician

Sandhills South Africa; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Global in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair production equipment and control systems. You will perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot electrical issues, and collaborate with vendors to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Ideal candidates have electrical experience, read prints, and can travel to local facilities. Journeyman license is preferred but not required; willingness to work on-call is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as an electrician preferred.
• Journeyman license preferred but not required.
• Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot.
• Apprenticeship or degree in electrical field preferred.
• Commitment to safety procedures and regulations.
• Stable and progressive work history.
• Comfort working with vendors and outside contractors.
• Valid driver's license required for travel to facilities.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment and control systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with colleagues and management and vendors.
• Assist with communication on equipment and drive programming when needed.
• Read electrical prints and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Skills

Electrical theory

Wiring methods

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Adaptability

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Read electrical prints

On-call availability

Able to travel

Driver's license

Education

Apprenticeship or degree in electrical field

Tools

Siemens drives

PLCs

Industrial controls

Job description

Industrial Electrician

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

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.