Industrial Maintenance Electrian (Martinsville, VA)

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Electrician is responsible for daily electrical work, maintaining machinery and equipment in good repair to allow for effective mill flow and as follows:

• Inspect, install, troubleshoot, repair and service (includes calibration and preventive/predictive maintenance) electrical equipment such as motors, generators, pumps, heavy duty machines, illumination systems, environmental regulating systems, communication systems and associated electrical and electronic controls;
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment
• Run conduit and wire/rewire systems;
• Provide PLC programming support (troubleshooting and upgrading);
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to assemble equipment and follow work procedures & processes;
• Ability to understand, maintain and troubleshoot AC/DC motors, generators and associated machine controls including programmable controllers, computers and electronics used in a lumber manufacturing environment;
• Diagnose and repair issues with motors, controllers, PLCs;
• Utilize knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvements and savings.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:

• Proven experience of 3 to 5 years working as an Electrician in an Industrial setting;
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment, hydraulic equipment, control circuits, motors, motor control circuits, and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment;
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and schematics and apply CSA requirements;
• Knowledge and experience with the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of logic control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, and adjustable frequency AC drives (preferably Allen Bradley – Control Logix and PLC 5);
• Variable speed drive experience – preferably Control Techniques;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Commitment to working safely and efficiently coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently with little supervision;
• Previous experience in a Saw Mill or heavy industry preferred;
• Shift work is required;
• Attention to safety and efficiency is a must; and
• Organizational and planning skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

$25-$35 per hour, depending on experience. Pay range open if candidate comes from another mill, or has PLC experience.