Industrial Electrician: PLC/VFD Specialist & Mentor

Barchemy LLC; Donora (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Barchemy LLC is hiring an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities. The role works from prints and specifications with minimal supervision and may direct apprentices on assigned tasks.

Typically 40+ hours/week; overtime, shift and weekend work as projects require. You will perform power distribution work up to 480V, wire motor controls, install instrumentation and control wiring, and ensure compliance with NEC

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level status through a completed apprenticeship or accredited trade school with field experience.
• 4+ years of electrical experience in industrial or heavy commercial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-lines, schematics and control diagrams.
• Experience with 480V three-phase systems, motor controls and conduit bending.
• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred) certification.
• Own hand tools per company tool list.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and test power distribution equipment: switchgear, MCCs, transformers, panelboards and disconnects up to 480V.
• Bend and install rigid, EMT and IMC conduit; pull and terminate feeder and branch conductors; install cable tray and MC/Teck cable.
• Wire and commission motors, VFDs, soft starters and motor controls.
• Install and terminate instrumentation and control wiring for PLCs, sensors, transmitters and control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control faults using multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters and loop calibrators.
• Read and work from one-lines, schematics, ladder diagrams, P&IDs and panel drawings; redline as-builts.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Install grounding and bonding systems and lighting (including hazardous-location fixtures).
• Follow NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA and site-specific safety rules, including lockout/tagout on every job.
• Mentor and direct apprentices; coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor, other trades and plant personnel.
• Keep tools, materials and work areas organized; complete timesheets, work orders and safety paperwork accurately.

Skills

PLC experience

VFD programming

Hazardous-location installation

Instrumentation and process-control

Medium-voltage terminations

Certifications: NFPA 70E/OSHA 30

Plant shutdowns/turnarounds

Education

Completed apprenticeship / trade school

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Barchemy LLC is hiring an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities. The role works from prints and specifications with minimal supervision and may direct apprentices on assigned tasks.

Typically 40+ hours/week; overtime, shift and weekend work as projects require. You will perform power distribution work up to 480V, wire motor controls, install instrumentation and control wiring, and ensure compliance with NEC