Maintenance Electrician

A Hiring Company; West Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employer in West Virginia is seeking a skilled electrician to handle maintenance and electrical construction tasks, including installing and repairing electrical equipment, conducting tests, and supervising other electricians. The ideal candidate will have experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and must be able to operate mobile plant equipment. Competitive wages and benefits are available for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair generators, motors and associated equipment.
• Repair electrical control equipment and interlocks.
• Respond to maintenance requests and perform necessary repairs.
• Direct, inspect, train and supervise electricians.
• Install, adjust and calibrate various electrical equipment.
• Conduct electrical testing of equipment and cables.
• Maintain and repair distribution switchgear and auxiliary equipment.
• Co‑ordinate with supervisors for equipment clearance.
• Perform rigging and direct equipment movement.
• Repair controls on auxiliary equipment like PLCs.
• Perform confined-space monitoring and documentation.
• Assist in developing electrical maintenance procedures.
• Operate mobile plant equipment.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Installation of electrical equipment

Supervision

Welding and brazing

Rigging and lifting equipment

Job description

Under general directive supervision, works with others in performing skilled electrical maintenance and construction, such as testing, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, overhaul and construction on plant electrical equipment, circuits, systems and apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair generators, motors and associated equipment, including motor inspection, bearing replacement and motor alignment.
• Repair electrical control equipment and interlocks on cranes, precipitators, conveyors, fans, pumps and other plant equipment.
• Respond to maintenance requests, investigate root causes, perform necessary repairs and release equipment when ready for service.
• Direct, inspect, train and supervise electricians at the same or lower classification, ensuring safety at all times.
• Install, adjust and calibrate electrical equipment, instrumentation, transducers, meters and relays, and wiring on switching structures.
• Conduct electrical testing of equipment and cables, including high‑potential tests, insulation, megger and continuity.
• Install, maintain, and repair distribution switchgear and auxiliary equipment, and perform non‑code welding, brazing, soldering and arc welding.
• Maintain and repair storage batteries, battery changer equipment and uninterruptible power systems (UPS).
• Co‑coordinate with supervisors and production crew for clearance and removal of equipment from service, isolating equipment per the clearance procedure.
• Perform rigging, blocking, scaffolding and ladder work, and direct the movement and lifting of heavy equipment.
• Repair controls on auxiliary equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and solenoid valves.
• Align motor‑driven equipment, troubleshoot, modify and calibrate variable frequency drives and electronic controls on precipitators, transformer rectifiers and other equipment.
• Perform confined‑space monitoring and complete required documentation.
• Assist in developing electrical maintenance procedures and keep work areas clean and presentable.
• Operate mobile plant equipment such as forklifts, skid steers and man lifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.