• Job Description

  Req#: a222f5wpsse6

  Plant Electrician

  Job description

  KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

  TITLE: PLANT ELECTRICIAN

  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, etc.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  · All plant electrical maintenance.

  · All plant electrical installations.

  · All control modification.

  · Stores inventories.

  · Necessary emergency repairs to electrical equipment to minimize production disruption.

  · Perform repairs or maintenance as required in various areas from written maintenance requests.

  · Supervise preventative electrical maintenance programs in all areas.

  · Supervise spare parts and supplies inventories to ensure that materials are available in case of equipment breakdown.

  · Planning and coordination of the electrical maintenance activities so that proper utilization of the facilities and personnel is attained and that the most critical needs are given priority.

  · Involvement in the planning and installation of new facilities or modifications to existing facilities as pertains to electrical equipment and controls.

  · Recording of time and materials for all repairs and projects.

  · Installation of plant electrical equipment to include: Conduit, wiring, controls (process and motor), motors, gearmotors. (120 through 460 volts)

  · Maintain security of Company assets:

  · Equipment.

  · Tools.

  · Inventories.

  · Buildings.

  · Authority and responsibility for all assigned personnel.

  · Individual performance.

  · Scheduling work assignments.

  · Recording of activities of assigned personnel.

  · Accountability for hours worked.

  · Daily contact with assigned personnel to maintain a high level of performance.

  · Training of personnel to develop electrical skills.

  · Insist on safe work habits. Do not tolerate unsafe work practices. Responsible for the physical well being of assigned personnel.

  · Develop and train an assistant.

  · Housekeeping

  · All facilities to be maintained clean, neat, and orderly.

  · All work areas to be picked up and cleaned when work is completed or at end of shift.

  · Electrical Maintenance Program.

  · Key function is to minimize production downtime.

  · The maintenance program is to include inspection of electrical equipment in order to anticipate repair needs.

  · The successful program requires good documentation. A checklist of inspection items is necessary to ensure that no component is overlooked.

  · The PM program requires close supervision to ensure that inspections are carried out correctly.

  · Basic maintenance information is available from equipment manufacturer maintenance guidelines, in addition to historical plant records.

  · Major equipment to be maintained:

  · Motor Control Centers.

  · Quarterly visual inspection.

  · Annual GFI testing.

  · Quarterly lock inspection and maintenance.

  · Enclosure to be maintained in good condition; paint if required; door hinges to be lightly lubricated to keep operating free.

  · Small motor starters.

  · Annual contact inspection; replace as required.

  · Monthly enclosure dust removal – vacuum.

  · Large motor starters:

  · Chipper: monthly cleaning and inspection.

  · Brake adjustments- seasonal.

  · Bandmill starters:

  · VFD’s

  · Semi-annual contact inspection.

  · Maintain adequate contact inventory for repairs.

  · Soft starters:

  · Monthly cleaning of circuit boards to allow cool operation.

  · Brake adjustments- seasonal

  · Wiring

  · Quarterly inspection of distribution wiring, particularly Aluminum wire.

  · Particular attention to connections (bugs), heating and oxidation can loosen connection.

  · Troubleshooting

  · Must posses strong troubleshooting skills in control voltage and 277/460

  · Develop procedures for all equipment controls.

  · Troubleshooting training of authorized personnel to the limits of their authority (As outlined in the Plant Electrical Guidelines).

  · Training

  · Responsible to train identified personnel in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment.

  · Purchasing authority

  · All purchases to be reviewed by the Plant Maintenance Supervisor or Plant Superintendent. (Or Chief Operating Officer).

  · Any purchase over the limit must be approved by the Plant Superintendent.

  · All purchases must be documented by means of purchase orders, to be submitted to Plant Superintendent.

  SAFETY

  · Utilization of proper and safe procedures to accomplish maintenance tasks without risk of personal injury or equipment damage.

  · Training of assigned personnel (Lockout/Tagout) in the safe procedures for working around electrical equipment.

  · Electricity is an “unseen” hazard, electrical shock can be fatal.

  · Never “assume” that a circuit is de-energized, always verify using a reliable meter to check the circuit.

  · Insist that co-workers use safe procedures around electrical equipment.

  Job Type: Full-time

  Pay: $21.00 - $32.00 per hour

  Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

  Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities

  Schedule:

  • Day shift

  Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

  License/Certification:

  • Electrical License (Preferred)

  Work Location: In person

• About the company

  Gutchess Lumber - leading kiln-dried Northern hardwood lumber manufacturer and sawmill in NY and PA. We also provide timber harvesting & forest management.

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