3rd Shift: Senior Industrial Electrician

Role Overview

Experienced colleague who assists with troubleshooting, performing minor to moderate repairs, and maintaining electrical equipment and machinery.

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems.
• Performs start‑up and shutdown of equipment in accordance with operation requirements and company safety procedures.
• Visually inspects and tests electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, inspects, and replaces electrical machinery and defective electrical parts.
• Conducts thorough inspections to identify underlying issues and troubleshoots complex problems.
• Performs complex layouts, assemblies, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, apparatuses, equipment, wiring, panels, and breakers.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots complex industrial control systems, including instrumentation and power distribution equipment.
• Performs PLC programming, troubleshooting, and program documentation maintenance.
• Examines work orders and converses with equipment operators to detect complex equipment problems.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Revises manuals, diagrams, sketches, schematics, and engineering specifications for projects.
• Performs work of complex electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Responds to any arc flash incidents to ensure safety and mitigate further risks.
• Mentors junior technicians on safety best practices and new safety initiatives, rules, and processes.
• Adheres to safety rules including live panel permits, arc flash safety, NEC codes, and other safety rules that govern electrical trades.
• Promotes, complies with, and ensures operations and company safety procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4‑6 years of experience.

• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, codes, and safety standards (e.g., NEC, arc flash).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical problems.
• Strong skills in installing, maintaining, and repairing panels, fixtures, power systems, and industrial controls.
• Expertise in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and revise schematics, diagrams, manuals, and specifications.
• Skill in inspections, complex layouts, and overseeing repairs or system upgrades.
• Deep understanding of electrical safety, with ability to respond to incidents and drive new initiatives.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior technicians and share best practices.
• Commitment to safety compliance and promoting safe work practices.

Pay Range Based on

Experience:

$38.52 – $44.32 per hour (based on experience). Shift Differential: $0.40/hr this role is paid 75% of health insurance premiums, and offers company‑paid life/AD&D insurance, STD/LTD insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees can accrue up to 80 hours of vacation and receive other company‑paid benefits effective day one.

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