Metals & Additives
Electrician-3rd Shift
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Job Description
The Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and control systems within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role places a strong emphasis on PLC-controlled equipment, HMI systems, and 480V power distribution. The electrician will support continuous operations during third shift, ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and minimal downtime.
#### Key Responsibilities
Electrical Systems (480V and Below)
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair 480V, 277V, 240V, and 120V electrical systems.
- Diagnose and repair motors, motor starters, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, breakers, and control panels.
- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and verify zeroenergy states.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, singleline diagrams, and panel layouts.
#### PLC & Control Systems
- Troubleshoot PLCcontrolled equipment (inputs/outputs, power supplies, communications).
- Identify faults in control logic and work with engineering or controls personnel to resolve issues.
- Familiarity with platforms such as AllenBradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500) or Siemens preferred.
#### Plant Operations & Safety
- Support chemical processing equipment including pumps, mixers, conveyors, reactors, and packaging systems.
- Respond to electrical breakdowns and emergency calls during third shift.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and sitespecific safety standards.
- Work safely in classified or hazardous areas (as applicable).
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift reports.
#### Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical and control systems.
- Identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist with equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
#### Required Qualifications
- Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification
- 5+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical or process industry preferred).
- High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control schematics.
- Proficient with electrical testing equipment (multimeter, megger, clamp meter).
- Willingness to work third shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
#### Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in chemical manufacturing or hazardous environments.
- Knowledge of VFD programming and troubleshooting.
- Experience with industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, Profibus).
- NFPA 70E or arc flash training.
- Basic understanding of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
- Assist with HMI screen navigation, alarm recognition, and basic configuration changes
- Diagnose communication issues between HMI, PLCs, and field devices.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces.
- Capable of lifting to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including arc flash gear and respirators if necessary.
#### Core Competencies
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Effective communication with operators, supervisors, and engineering teams
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