Maintenance Electrician

Job Summary

Performs electrical repairs and maintenance to the yard facilities, utilities, power distribution, and production equipment. Performs new installations and modifications to yard facilities, utilities, power distribution, and production equipment. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Qualification Standards

This position requires a high school education and a trade school certificate in electrical training or equivalent work experience performing electrical repairs. Must have experience working with voltages up to and including 480VAC. Experience with higher voltages is a plus. Must be able to read and troubleshoot equipment and systems from schematics, diagrams, and other manufactures' documentation. Must be trained in energy recognition, electrical safety protection equipment, and lockout/tagout procedures. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have the ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be able to work any shift. Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Essential Job Tasks

• Inspect equipment to insure safe and reliable operations.
• Perform equipment services and repairs using the specified tools and test equipment.
• Fill out various required reports and documentation such as work orders, inspection forms, discrepancy sheets, log books, and service forms.
• Perform installations, repairs, and maintenance on all electrical distributions throughout the facility.
• Perform repairs to production equipment and portable production support equipment in the facility.
• Other tasks may be assigned relevant to the trade.

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids

Test equipment such as voltage meters, current meters, megometers, tachometers, multimeters, infrared optics, sonic testers, circuit testers, high voltage testers, high pots, gr...