GUTCHESS LUMBER CO., INC.
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN - JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Plant Maintenance Manager
POSITION: HOURLY NON-EXEMPT
Description:
Overall authority and responsibility for the maintenance, repair and installation of all plant electrical equipment and controls including but not limited to all control power, VFD's, PLC's, MDP's, 1 - 300HP motors, Electrical voltages of 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, 277VAC, and 480VAC, etc.
Overview:
This position will oversee and be responsible for installing and maintaining wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Location: Cortland, NY
Responsibilities:
- Perform all plant electrical maintenance and installations.
- Conduct control modifications as required.
- Manage stores inventories.
- Address emergency repairs promptly to minimize production disruption.
- Execute repairs or maintenance based on written maintenance requests.
- Supervise preventative electrical maintenance programs.
- Oversee spare parts and supplies inventories to ensure availability during equipment breakdowns.
- Plan and coordinate electrical maintenance activities, prioritizing critical needs.
- Participate in planning and installation of new facilities or modifications to existing facilities related to electrical equipment and controls.
- Record time and materials for all repairs and projects.
- Install plant electrical equipment including conduit, wiring, controls, motors, and gearmotors.
- Maintain security of company assets, equipment, tools, inventories, and buildings.
- Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling work assignments, recording activities, and ensuring accountability for hours worked.
- Train personnel to develop electrical skills and promote safe work habits.
- Develop and train an assistant.
- Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of facilities and work areas.
- Implement and manage electrical maintenance program to minimize production downtime.
- Conduct regular inspections of electrical equipment and maintain documentation.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues and develop procedures for equipment controls.
- Train identified personnel in installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Review and approve purchases in accordance with company policies.
- Adhere to safety protocols and ensure safe work practices around electrical equipment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training in electrical maintenance preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems and controls.
- Knowledge of electrical codes, commercial, residential, and industrial regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
- Experience with motor control centers, VFD's, PLC's, and other industrial electrical equipment.
- Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures related to electrical work.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency repair needs as required.
Safety:
- Use proper procedures to accomplish maintenance tasks safely.
- Provide training on safe procedures for working with electrical equipment.
- Always verify circuits are de-energized before maintenance using a reliable meter.
- Promote and enforce safe practices around electrical equipment.
- Be trained in Arc Flash Safety and use all assigned safety equipment.
Schedule:
We are looking for either Tuesday thru Saturday or Sunday thru Thursday. Start and end time TBD or what might work best for the right applicant.