Electrician

Job Summary

This position is open to electricians of all levels — apprentice to journeyman — and will assist the Electrical Superintendent by performing duties as assigned to keep the equipment, grounds, and facility in good operating order, compliant with applicable codes, standards, safety and environmental regulations. The electrician will also perform routine and required electrical maintenance on plant machinery and equipment, as well as general building maintenance.

Apprentices will learn and work toward earning the hours needed for journeyman certification. All duties must be performed safely in accordance with the Company Safety Program and policies.

• Performs diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and plant facility’s electrical equipment.
• Installs and repairs a wide variety of complex electrical equipment including automatic machine and process controls, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, electronic controls, and other equipment.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, detects and replaces defective control modules, tests and makes adjustments.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and materials handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detects faulty operations, defective material and reports these and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit, using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
• Provides estimates of time, materials, supplies and equipment for a project; keeps records of labor and materials.
• Coordinates with management and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Plans and prioritizes jobs to ensure deadlines are met and emergencies are handled appropriately.
• Assures all work performed meets the regulations of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems.
• Performs a wide variety of semi‑skilled/skilled electrical related activities for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved, and projects are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner.
• Researches new products, techniques, for the purpose of previewing products to provide recommendations regarding applications and purchases.
• Responsible for station lockout/tagout procedures as mandated by company policy.
• Completes daily maintenance and repair logs. Maintains tools and equipment to ensure availability of items in safe operating condition.
• On‑call duties as defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Related Vocational/technical diploma; and
• four years related experience; or
• equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

• Valid NE driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s insurance plan.
• Nebraska Journeyman License or ability to obtain after completing necessary apprentice hours.

• Must have a good sense of detail and work to maintain a clean and safe plant environment.
• Ability to operate hand tools and appropriate electrical tools.
• Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work conditions and priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and blueprints, work orders, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the company safety manual.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, staff, and the general public consistent with the duties of this position.
• Must understand basic numbers and math.
• Must be able to read and understand meter readings.
• Ability…