Industrial Electrican

Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Aerolab is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Industrial Electrician position. The position is full-time. The candidate will be responsible for traveling to our customers facilities to install, service, inspect, and support electrical and control components, equipment, and subsystems associated with our wind tunnel products. When not in the field, the candidate will be based at our facility in Jessup, MD.

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to perform the following routine functions:

Install, repair, and maintain electrical components of industrial equipment

Assist in the planning and tracking of activities related to the installation of electrical components

Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, and fabricators to ensure the proper planning of subsequent installation activities

Accurately read and interpret design drawings, plans, specifications, and other documents associated with industrial machinery

Measure, cut, install, and terminate conduit and wire for both power and communication circuits

Travel to customer sites to install and commission systems and components

Provide technical support to customers on how to operate systems post installation

Interface and interact with management, customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers both in the field and through meetings

Install and maintain control panels for PLCs and Remote I/O systems

Install field instrumentation and interface to PLC and Remote I/O systems

Install and program VFDs and interface to electric motors

Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, systems, and components

Maintain a clean work environment

Ensure a safe work environment consistent with company policies, local and national codes, and typical industrial practices

Troubleshoot and act as a problem solver

Travel out-of-town both domestically and internationally

Required Skills

Highly proficient at reading and working from drawings, plans, blueprints, and design documents.

Excellent planning and coordination skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Must be familiar with and able to apply the National Electrical Code

Ability to follow electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems

Familiarity with VFDs, PLCs, and industrial control systems

Ability to understand and troubleshoot electrical, electromechanical, and control systems and machinery

Familiarity with engineering terminology

Good time management skills, high work ethics

Ability to handle multiple activities to meet target dates

Knowledge of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations

Education and Experience

5 years of Industrial Electrician experience

3 5 years of field experience

Technical school or apprenticeship in a skilled trade is preferred

Location and Travel

The position is based at Aerolabs facility in Jessup MD

Travel is expected at approximately 50% of the time

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