Industrial Electrician

Job Title

Position at Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp.

To provide electrical / electronic maintenance, troubleshooting, and engineering support of production equipment, power distribution and utility systems.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic work. (Work on energized circuits is required.)
• Perform project, modification and installation work as directed.
• Perform electrical preventive, scheduled and corrective maintenance.
• Fabricate / modify electrical operation and control enclosures for plant equipment.
• Procure replacement / new supplies and inventory and maintain electrical parts, tools, and stock materials which are related to the maintenance function.
• Operate, modify and maintain the electrical power distribution systems for SEL areas.
• Program, troubleshoot and utilize programmable controllers and other computing devices.
• Review Preventive Maintenance records to monitor machine performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Accurately record data for activity reports, work request /job cards, and other administrative reports and forms.
• Test equipment after repairs.

• Support Electrical Engineers within the Plant Engineering Department as required.
• Provide technical support and assistance to Process Engineering and Production Personnel.
• Design, build and implement electrical solutions to machine problems.
• Coordinate and manage assigned projects, including direct supervision of outside contractors.
• Review the work of outside contractors to insure compliance with all applicable policies and codes.
• Perform Plant Safety audits to identify faulty equipment / systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

1) Use and understanding of the following equipment is required:

• Ammeters
• Digital Multimeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Personal Computers
• PLC Programmers
• Power Supplies
• Shop Tools

2) Experience with and use of the following information is required:

• National Electrical Code
• OSHA 1910 Subpart S

1 Associates Degree, or equivalent experience, in a related field or an apprenticeship program is required.

2) 1 to 3 years of experience in an industrial environment as an electrician is required.

3) Machine installation and construction experience