Electrician

Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems across agricultural facilities including feedlots, swine operations, employee housing, grain systems, and construction projects. This role ensures safe, reliable electrical service to support employee welfare, animal care, facility operations, and equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety

• Follow all OSHA, NEC, and company safety standards
• Comply with biosecurity protocols in livestock facilities
• Lockout/Tagout procedures when servicing electrical systems
• Maintain safe wiring practices to prevent fire hazards in dusty and high-moisture environments
• Use proper PPE (arc-flash gear, respirators, fall protection, etc.)
• Identify and correct electrical hazards proactively
• Ensure backup power systems are operational to protect animal welfare
• Maintain clean and organized work areas

Quality

• Install electrical systems according to code, blueprints, and specifications
• Ensure proper operation of ventilation, heating, feeding, watering, and manure systems
• Perform thorough troubleshooting and permanent repairs — not temporary fixes
• Test systems after installation or repair to confirm reliability
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, and upgrades
• Support high animal care standards by maintaining consistent environmental controls

Efficiency

• Diagnose electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Prioritize repairs affecting animal welfare or production
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce emergency breakdowns
• Manage materials and inventory to avoid project delays
• Complete projects on schedule and within budget
• Improve systems, when possible, to increase energy efficiency and reliability

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Communicate clearly with managers, barn staff, and construction crews
• Coordinate with production teams to schedule repairs with minimal...