Lead Electrician

Essential Responsibilities

- Installation, modification and repair of automated industrial control equipment

- Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems

- Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controller, variable frequency drives, solid state reduced voltage starters, level controls, ethernet motor controls centers, belt scales, and control panels

- Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems

- Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed

- Assists in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, and washing/drying equipment

- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and , safety circuits

- Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)

- Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment

- Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work

- Contact vendors to source replacement components for all electrical/electronic equipment

- May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors

- Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

- Associates degree preferred

- Journeyman Electrician License preferred

- Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong machine electrical background

- I/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet, and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematics

- Proven PLC troubleshooting experience - Allen Bradley RS 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired. PLC background writing, debugging, developing and troubleshooting PLC’s desired

- Proven HMI Programming experience preferred (Wonderware)

- Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired

- Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.

- Must be willing to work overtime when required

- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems

- Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints

- Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation

- Knowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPE

- Strong communication skills

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

- All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty

- Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs

- Safety-sensitivity position

- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects

- Ability to operate hand controls with both hands

- Ability to operate mobile equipment, foot pedals with both feet

- Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching

- Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather

- Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels

- Ability to work in cramped quarters

- Lift objects of various dimensions and weights

- Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet

- Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet

- Vision: normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.