Electrician B - Poles

Job Description

JOB DEFINITION

Consist of performing all electrical duties required to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment and machinery. Plans and lays out work per work orders assigned or equipment breakdown. Be able to read, interpret prints, and schematic drawings and make corrections to prints and drawings as needed. Troubleshoot electrical breakdowns on all equipment to include pneumatically controlled equipment. Program and install VFD's, controllers, and any other electrical devices and components. Maintains, troubleshoots, and does minor program changes as requested on PLC's in the Poles department. Keeps records of time, material, supplies, etc. as required. Makes quality checks on own work.

Performs other duties as directed. Keeps work areas clean and organized.

This position requires the employee to work a full-time schedule and overtime as necessary. Attendance is a key component of this position

Planning: Plans work from drawings or sketches. Determines material and equipment required. Uses knowledge of electrical principles to perform work on a daily and emergency basis. Builds control panels from drawings. Understands standard Nomenclature for wire numbering.

Physical Action: Use hand or power tools and equipment to lift, hoist, and move parts and plant equipment with skill, care, and dexterity. Can handle heavy materials and work in a restricted area. Uses voltage, amperage, and ohm meters to troubleshoot equipment

Materials Utilized: All electrical material

Facilities Used: McWane Ductile Ohio and McWane Poles

Location of Job: Primary location is Poles campus.

Tools and Equipment: All electrical tools and meters required to perform the job function.

Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings.

Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables.

Ensures piping complies with electrical codes.

   Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.

Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.

Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.

Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.

Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.

Replaces circuit breakers as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read blueprints.

Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.

Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent Computer Skills

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.

    Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.

Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Qualifications

Prior Experience Required: Advanced electrical knowledge and skills allowing the individual to program and install any electrical device that the plant uses or will use in the future. Individual will have at least 3 years’ experience as an industrial electrician OR have obtained an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technologies or equivalent.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.