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Description

Plant-Electrician is a working electrician that is expected to perform skilled journey-level work in construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, apparatus, and fixtures plant where heavy manufacturing equipment is used in the production of OSB Lumber.

The position requires strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct electrical problems of heavy manufacturing equipment, utilizing hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated equipment utilizing voltage from 5Vdc to 4160V ac 3 phase, VFD, DC Servos, and PLCs.

What you will do:

May be responsible to perform a combination of the following duties based upon job assignment:

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and overhaul electro-mechanical and solid-state electrical equipment using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, and powered and non-powered tools.
• Provide preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical systems; conduct daily rounds and readings.
• Install new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems used in the facility, including its associated equipment, Powerflex variable frequency drives (VFD), drives, and controls.
• Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.
• Responsible for station Lockout/Tagout procedures as mandated by company policy.
• Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors, and outside contractors.
• Lead a work party in performing maintenance or repair work.
• Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance procedures.
• Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Treat all with dignity, respect, and courtesy.

General Qualifications - Skills/Competencies/Knowledge:

• Methods, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade.
• Health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical and other maintenance-related laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles of electronic theory as applied to electrical and electronic circuits, wiring, and electrical equipment used in power generation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, shop drawings, electrical prints, wiring diagrams, and nameplates.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase AC circuits.
• Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or a scissor lift while performing job duties.
• Ability to work with power tools, small-motorized equipment, and other service vehicles.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Team player and highly self-motivated individual.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call to meet the facilitys need for any emergency repairs, as well as for routine preventive maintenance during off-peak production periods.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions.

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