Journeyman Electrician

externalcvrenergy; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy in Coffeyville, KS seeks a skilled electrical maintenance technician to troubleshoot and maintain electrical and automation systems in the refinery. You may supervise other craftsmen and install, test, and commission new equipment while promoting safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, fluency in English, and knowledge of NFPA 70E. Ability to work with 3-phase MV up to 12,470V is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Electrical Technician preferred or related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicating safety concerns and incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Obtain appropriate work permits and performs a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to starting work.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on electrical equipment including motors and relays.
• Install, test, and commission new electrical equipment.
• Read loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring schematics and single line diagrams.
• Use test equipment to enter and retrieve data and support reliability.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and coordinate with other trades.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

NFPA 70E

Equipment testing

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Electrical Technician preferred

Tools

Test equipment (multimeters, megger)

Loop Drawings/P&IDs

3-phase MV up to 12,470V

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Minimum Wage: $47.27

Working in the Refinery Maintenance Department, the successful employee will troubleshoot and maintain electrical and automation systems as well as install, test and commission new electrical installations and associated equipment. May be responsible for supervising and training other craftsmen and working on various jobs without direct supervision. Embrace positive change and committed to advancing understanding of our systems by self-motivation and training. Promote safety and will support in increasing the reliability of this facility.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prefer Journeyman Electrical Technician; or related field experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• 5 or more years of direct experience working in a maintenance role in an industrial plant, refinery and/or chemical industry
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands
• Working knowledge of Electrical Safe Work Practices (NFPA 70E)
• Experience with electrical distribution switchgear protective relay systems maintenance and testing
• Ability to work independently, using manuals and other information to troubleshoot and improve understanding of equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with others including providing clear explanations, constructive listening, and asking questions as appropriate
• Good written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information
• Ability to identify and evaluate problems including approach, possible alternative solutions, and conclusions
• Knowledge and ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to concentrate on a task over an extended period of time without being distracted
• Ability to choose appropriate actions considering relative costs and benefits
• Ability to stay productive with or without assigned tasks
• Familiarity with P & ID's, Loop Drawings, Controllers, Digital Signals, preferred
• Working experience with 3 phase medium voltage to 12,470 Volts

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Communicating all safety concerns and incidents to supervisor immediately
• Communicating work status, findings, and improvement opportunities to supervision
• Obtaining appropriate work permits and performs a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to starting work
• Understanding the refinery's electrical infrastructure and general electrical principles to work efficiently and effectively
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and performing other maintenance tasks on electrical equipment including electric motors, protective relays, starter controls, VFDs, wiring systems, overhead lines, heat tracing systems, uninterruptable power supplies, batteries, generators, lighting fixtures, cord sets, grounding, etc
• Configuring, installing, and commissioning new electrical equipment
• Researching and retrieving equipment information using the internet, plant equipment files, and communication with vendors
• Reading and interpreting loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring schematics, single line diagrams, etc
• Using computers and software applications to enter and retrieve data
• Determining appropriate tools and levels of PPE required for work based on arc flash potential and electrical safety considerations
• Operating all available mobile equipment including aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks, fork lifts
• Effectively using test equipment including multi-meters, insulation testers (meggers), battery testers, and signal generators
• Performing work activities that include pulling, lifting, twisting, working in confined spaces, and on elevated platforms requiring fall protection
• Providing proper housekeeping of work areas, vehicles, and tools
• Performing any other tasks as assigned by management to the level of training of the individual

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Must always apply Ethical Principals
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Quality and timely results in a driven team player
• Communicate with all work groups during scheduled downtime of equipment and during plant outages
• Must follow the Safety Rules and Regulations of the company
• Embrace positive change, promote safety, and support sustainable reliability

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.