Maintenance Senior Industrial Electrician

Richards Manufacturing Co.; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Richards Manufacturing Co. in Irvington, NJ is seeking a Senior Industrial Electrician to oversee electrical operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates need a Class A Journeyman Electrician License and extensive knowledge of electrical systems. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment, as well as guiding other electricians in compliance with regulations. The role prioritizes safety and teamwork while operating in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical components and safety codes.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Experience in A/C and D/C systems handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide other electricians to ensure safety compliance.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical industrial equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections and testing of equipment.
• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFP79, OSHA safety practices

Proficiency installing and bending EMT

Experience PLC Program and Troubleshooting

Teamwork and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class A Journeyman Electrician License, NJ

Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training

Electrical Technology or Engineering Degree (preferred)

Job description

Maintenance Senior Industrial Electrician

About Richards

Richards Manufacturing Company is a producer of electrical and gas distribution equipment for utility and commercial/industrial markets. For over 70 years Richards has served the industry with quality, dependability, and outstanding customer service. With humble beginnings as a family owned and operated business—originally entering the market as a producer of a single style of underground connector—Richards has evolved to offer a wide selection of products across several product lines. Our offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Irvington, NJ—approximately 14 miles west of New York City.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Industrial Electrician with a New Jersey Class A Journeyman Electrician license to oversee and guide other electricians and ensure the optimal functioning of all equipment and machines at our facility.

The Industrial Electricians install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment and parts. Be able to understand and make decisions based on technical documents, such as blueprints, schematics, or instructions.

This position requires extensive knowledge of electrical components as well as electrical safety codes and regulations. They must be professional, technical, and mechanically proficient, also be able to operate tools near electrical components.

We operate a safe, clean facility and consider security and safety our top priorities, so we are looking for a professional whose values reflect our own.

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Location: Onsite, Richards Manufacturing Facility (Irvington, NJ)

Hours: Full Time, including Saturdays

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and guide other electricians in the department, to ensure compliance with safety code and regulations.

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical industrial and facilities equipment.
• Interact with work instructions and maintain parts inventory from a computer.
• Performing scheduled inspections, servicing, and testing of equipment, PM.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Perform and approve LOTO permits.
• Perform and approve shock & arc flash risk assessments.
• Assist and/or facilitate the completion by 3rd party supplier a electrical power systems study to include device coordination, short circuit analysis, & incident energy analysis.

Previous Experience

• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFP79, and OSHA safety practices.
• Experience in A/C 120/208/480 Volts 3 phase systems D/C 12/24 Volts.
• Proficiency installing and bending EMT.

Educational Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• Required: Class A Journeyman Electrician License, NJ
• Required: Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Training
• Preferred: Electrical Technology or Engineering Degree
• Preferred: Electrical Certifications demonstrating ability to perform Hand-On maintenance

Company Training Will Include

Company’s Quality Management System

• Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

Other Skills

Experience PLC Program and Troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens).

• An ability to work well under pressure.
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Efficiency and organization.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics is a plus.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling, etc. per OSHA guidelines.
• Both English and Spanish speaking applicants will be a plus.
• Good communication and time management skills.