Industrial Electrician: Power & Automation Maintainer

Niche Polymer; Washington (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Niche Polymer invites applications for an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and automated systems in an industrial plant. The role emphasizes safety, reading schematics, and hands-on use of test gear and tools.

Candidates should have a Journeymen’s license, industrial plant experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with wiring, motors, VFDs, relays, and PLCs is required; knowledge of Watlow controllers is a plus.

Qualifications

• Journeymen’s license required.
• Industrial plant experience preferred.
• High voltage experience preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple departments.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safe workplace practices, comply with all applicable safety and health rules, and actively participate in safety programs.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings and documentation.
• Proficient in the use of basic hand tools and test and measurement equipment, DVOM, amp-clamps, megohmmeter, etc.
• Follow daily work activities schedule to meet maintenance objectives. Estimate materials and time needed to complete activities to ensure completion of tasks.
• Install, maintain and repair secondary systems, such as but not limited to, general wiring, lighting and communication systems.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot power distribution equipment systems. Switch-gear, breakers, etc.
• Properly size conduit, wires, fuse type and size, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Ohm’s Law for single and three-phase systems.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot AC & DC motors, VFD’s, SCR’s, starters/contactors, overloads, etc.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot thermocouples and resistive heaters, controllers, SSR’s, etc.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot weighing equipment, scales, indicators, etc.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot transformers, dry and oil-filled, control, isolation, step-down, etc.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance as established by maintenance program.
• Maintain documentation to record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Communicate with other departments to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Competent operator of lift-truck and aerial platforms.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Trouble shoot Watlow Heat Controllers, and Program Watlow
• Trouble shoot PLC’s
• Rebuild / Repair Motor Starters
• Replace Thermal Overloads
• Test Motors and Electrical Components to see if they are in working condition
• Other duties as required by management

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Multi-Task

Work well with Multiple Departments

Computer Skills

Education

Journeymen’s License

High School Diploma

Some College

Job description

Niche Polymer invites applications for an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and automated systems in an industrial plant. The role emphasizes safety, reading schematics, and hands-on use of test gear and tools.

Candidates should have a Journeymen’s license, industrial plant experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with wiring, motors, VFDs, relays, and PLCs is required; knowledge of Watlow controllers is a plus.