Licensed Industrial Electrical Contractor

AKFA Aluminium; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract-based payment

Strong brand and growth opportunities

Professional training

Job summary

AKFA Aluminum Solutions seeks a licensed Industrial Electrical Contractor for a 5-month installation and support of a temporary 50 Hz power supply system for European welding and tank equipment at our Bowling Green, Kentucky facility.

Responsibilities include site assessment, system installation, load balancing, testing under welding loads, and comprehensive documentation. Must have Kentucky electrical license, insurance, and compliance with OSHA 1910.332.

Qualifications

• Valid Electrical Contractor License in Kentucky.
• Proven hands-on experience with 480V 3-phase industrial electrical systems, 60/50 Hz frequency converters, and welding machinery.
• Required commercial insurance coverage.
• Full compliance with electrical codes, local regulations, and OSHA safety standards (OSHA 1910.332).
• Ability to obtain municipal electrical permits and coordinate inspections in Bowling Green, KY.

Responsibilities

• Site assessment & power connection for 460/480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz system.
• Supply and install breakers, cables, disconnects, and protective devices.
• Install a 50 kVA / 40 kW converter to 380/230 VAC (50 Hz).
• Set up temporary power panels at 380V 3-phase (50 Hz) and 230V single-phase (50 Hz).
• Test under welding loads; document commissioning and as-built inventory.
• Provide ongoing on-call support for ~5 months.

Skills

Electrical licensing

Industrial electrical systems

Welding machinery

Tools

480V 3-phase systems

50/60 Hz frequency converters

Welding equipment connections

Job description

AKFA Aluminum Solutions is seeking a licensed Industrial Electrical Contractor for a 5-month installation and support a temporary 50 Hz power supply system for European welding and tank assembly equipment at our facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Production Ave, 1309, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101, US

Tasks

Site Assessment & Power Connection:

• Conduct a detailed site survey to identify a suitable connection point to the existing 460/480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical system.
• Verify available electrical capacity to support a maximum simultaneous load of 40 kW.
• Determine optimal cable routing, sizing, and installation methods.

System Supply & Installation:

• Supply and install input circuit breakers, feeder cables, local disconnect switches, protective devices, and grounding components.
• Install and connect a 50 kVA / 40 kW frequency converter to convert 460/480 VAC (60 Hz) input to 380/230 VAC (50 Hz) output.
• Set up temporary power distribution panels providing 380V 3-phase (50 Hz) and 230V single-phase (50 Hz) power with separate Neutral and Ground connections.
• Install European-compatible plugs, industrial connectors, and receptacles for 230V and 400V welding equipment.

Load Balancing & System Labeling:

• Evenly balance all 230V single-phase loads across phases L1, L2, and L3.
• Apply clear, durable labeling to all cables, circuit breakers, receptacles, disconnects, distribution panels, and connected machinery.

Testing, Commissioning & Documentation:

• Perform comprehensive testing under active welding loads, verifying input/output voltages, 50 Hz frequency, phase rotation, current per phase, grounding resistance, and voltage stability.
• Provide a detailed commissioning report, a single-line electrical diagram, and an as-built inventory list of all installed equipment and protection devices.

Ongoing On-Call Support (~5 Months):

• Provide ongoing electrical troubleshooting, emergency site response, and power restoration during tank assembly operations.
• Perform repairs or replacements of cables, plugs, receptacles, breakers, and connections.
• Re-inspect loading and phase balance when connecting or relocating additional welding equipment.
• Perform complete system decommissioning and removal of temporary electrical installations upon project completion.

Requirements

• Valid Electrical Contractor License in the State of Kentucky.
• Proven hands-on experience with 480V 3-phase industrial electrical systems, 60/50 Hz frequency converters, and welding machinery.
• Required commercial insurance coverage.
• Full compliance with applicable electrical codes, local regulations, and OSHA safety standards (OSHA 1910.332).
• Ability to obtain municipal electrical permits and coordinate required inspections in Bowling Green, KY.

Benefits

• Competitive contract-based payment based on experience and qualifications.
• Work with a strong brand setting industry standards.
• Full-time, stable employment in a modern, rapidly growing manufacturing company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced industry training.