Electrician Senior Intermediate (III)

Shaw Industries; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries seeks a Senior Intermediate Electrician for its facility in Chickamauga, GA. This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems to improve operational efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and significant experience in electrical maintenance, including knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems. The job requires adherence to safety standards and effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• Completion of Reliability Electrician II requirements is necessary.
• 3–4 years of electrical experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in advanced electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and control systems.
• Provide advanced maintenance on PLCs, robotics, and drives.
• Troubleshoot and execute repairs to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC operation

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial electrical certification

Tools

DMMs

CMMS systems

Job description

Job Title

Electrician Senior Intermediate (III)

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is currently hiring a Electrician Senior Intermediate (III) for the first shift at our facility in Chickamauga, GA. The Reliability Electrician III maintains, troubleshoots, and improves electrical systems and production equipment to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across assigned manufacturing areas. This role provides advanced electrical support, develops detailed job plans, and mentors lower‑level electricians to improve overall plant performance and technical capability.

Position Expectations

The Reliability Electrician III is expected to perform assigned duties with a strong focus on safe work practices following all OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility safety requirements; high‑quality, precise workmanship delivered with a customer‑service mindset supporting “Great Products & Service”; adherence to established standards and best practices; continued growth in advanced maintenance and equipment knowledge; clear communication and constructive feedback.

Position Duties & Tasks

• Maintain Electrical & Control Systems
• Provide Advanced Maintenance on Process and Support Equipment including MCCs, motors, inverters, converters, reactors, and power distribution components
• Provide advanced maintenance on PLCs, robotics, drives, and associated automation systems
• Troubleshoot & Execute Repairs
• Identify, diagnose, and repair complex issues impacting safety, quality, or productivity
• Distinguish between mechanical, electrical, process, and product‑related issues
• Provide detailed findings and root‑cause information to operations and maintenance leadership
• Recommend and verify necessary updates to electrical schematics and documentation
• Perform proactive maintenance
• Lead and execute PM and CM activities: preventive maintenance, condition maintenance, support projects and process improvements
• Execute assigned work orders to support reliability improvements, production and quality enhancements, equipment installation and upgrades
• Installation or replacement of motors, drives, line reactors, filters, induction chokes, starters, control systems, PLC hardware, facility electrical systems
• Mentor and support the Electrical Team; coach Reliability Electrician II employees; assist Reliability Electrician IV–V team members; develop personal expertise for higher‑level roles

Critical Knowledge & Skills

Safety

• LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work
• Arc flash safety & prevention
• PIT operation
• Fall protection
• Hoisting & rigging

Tools & Applications

• DMMs, megohmmeters, tachometers
• Loop calibrators / simulators
• Network cable testing tools
• CMMS systems for work orders and parts
• Ability to select appropriate tools for the job

Technical Knowledge

• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up electrical and mechanical schematics
• Understanding of NEC requirements
• Basic knowledge of e‑stop systems and safety components
• Troubleshooting of components such as: PLCs, AC/DC drives, relay logic, single‑loop controllers, pneumatics & hydraulics

Circuit & Component Knowledge

• Ability to size wire and components for single‑ and three‑phase circuits
• Strong understanding of PLC operation and control system fundamentals

Math Skills

• Arithmetic
• Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power, etc.)
• Unit conversions
• Ohm’s / Lenz’s Law

Competencies

• Work standards
• Solve problems
• Build customer satisfaction
• Collaborate
• Lead

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of Reliability Electrician II requirements (DOS)
• Previous electrical experience
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in advanced electrical troubleshooting
• Experience with PLC hardware and industrial control systems

Preferred

• 3–4 years of electrical experience in manufacturing
• Industrial electrical certification or technical school coursework
• Advanced training in PLCs, VFDs, robotics, or automation

Work Shift

8 hr non‑rotating shift; hours fall to in punch day; observed calendar, shift starts AM.

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.