I&E Electrician

SUMMARY

Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct the problem.
• Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications and instruction from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment. Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Services electronic equipment by checking, testing and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution cables, then splicing pieces as required.
• Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to trade.
• Determines need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustment, repairs, and overhauls.
• Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• May be part of a mechanical team on major installations, working with other trades such as machinist, pipefitter, millwright etc.
• Rotates as member of plant safety audit team inspecting for electrical problems.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The employee performing this job must be knowledgeable of and follow the company's safety policies and procedures. Attention and care are required to prevent injury to others when responsible for flow of electrical power.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory completion of formal training program or minimum of two years’ work experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work with a high degree of precision with minimum tolerances required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee;

• May frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, stoop, twist, and kneel.
• Be able to grasp, reach, push, and pull.
• Climb up and down ladders and stairs.
• Use hands, fingers, arms, legs, and feet to operate a forklift.
• Reach with hands and arms to package product and operate equipment.
• May be frequently required to climb on and off a forklift.
• Required to talk and hear on the phone to receive and convey instructions.
• May frequently lift and/or move 55 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds.
• Required to clean in their work areas by sweeping, vacuuming, and shoveling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee;

• Can be regularly exposed to airborne particles of copper dust and outside weather conditions.
• May be occasionally required to perform work duties on elevated work platforms to monitor or service equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud in some areas, exceeding 90 dBA.
• All employees must be able to perform their job functions while wearing PPE which will be hard hats, safety eyewear, and protective footwear at a minimum and may also include respiratory protection, hearing protection, hand protection, coveralls, chemical resistant clothing, and leather or aluminized jackets.