Electrician - Chesterfield
Position Summary: The Maintenance Electrician works with all levels of the Maintenance Organization to repair and perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, ensuring the safe and profitable operation of the Chesterfield Plant.
Duties and Responsibilities
Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing:
o Conductors, cables, conduit, tubing, fittings, electrical boxes, and enclosures
o Single-phase and three-phase motors, DC motors, starters and motor control devices, drives (AC and DC)
o Grounding, bonding, and cathodic protection systems, overcurrent, ground fault, arc fault, under and over voltage protection, and surge protection devices
o Low and high voltage systems and components, including single-phase, three phase, and high voltage transformers
o HVAC electrical components, electrical heating systems and controls
o Lighting systems and components, emergency lights, and exit signs
o Security and surveillance, communications systems
Performing and documenting electrical PMs
Performing basic troubleshooting on all electrical systems and components throughout the plant
Rigging and lifting equipment as needed
Supporting job plan and shop paper development, parts identification and ordering
Interfacing with equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants
Updating maintenance documentation for critical plant equipment
Providing daily support to all plant operations in order to continue 24/7 operations
Performing scheduled and non-scheduled work orders
Looking up, reading, and understanding manuals, schematics, and P&ID's
Willing to work overtime when required
Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment including, but not limited to climbing ladders and performing confined space entries
Willing and able to be trained and learn new technologies as the skills of an Electrician advance with new technologies and applications
Basic Qualifications
Licensed Journeyman-level electrician or successful completion of state certified apprenticeship program in utility systems, industrial plant, process plant, or power plant with motor controls and station power systems operating at a minimum of 4160 volts.
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of chemical plant, refinery, or similar industrial plant maintenance experience as an electrician
Additional Qualifications
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of electrical system design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
Well-rounded field experience applying good engineering practices to electrical repair work for a variety of typical process plant equipment
Knowledge of utility systems and equipment
Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic equipment
Knowledge of the principles of electronics
Knowledge of and ability to interpret local, state, and national electrical codes
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and ability to comply with OSHA procedures
Ability to read and understand blueprints, control system drawings and repair manuals
Ability to perform basic math computations
Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual with proven success working independently and in a multi-functional team environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
Ability to work with hazardous materials
Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)
The hourly rate for this position is $45.61