Electrician / Electrical Technician

Company:	Oldcastle Companies Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (14)
Job Location(s):	Waco
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Maintenance - Facilities

Position Description

Product Group: Oldcastle Architectural (APG)	Job ID: 11229
Company: Jewell Concrete Products	Category: Maintenance
Location: Waco, TX	Duration: Full Time

Summary
SUMMARY This role is responsible for ensuring proper electrical functioning of plant equipment and machinery and to troubleshoot any electrical/electronic malfunctioning and complete appropriate repairs and maintenance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain and repair all existing electrical/electronic equipment in the production areas. Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment. Operate mechanical tasks as directed by supervisor. Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed. Maintain strict documentation of all plant electrical circuitry. Provide general lead electrician support. Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings. Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other facility personnel. Replace or repair faulty electrical/electronic components of machinery. Calibrate and adjust all electrical/electronic equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications. Do major programming and maintenance for programmable logic controller based equipment. Maintain proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work. All other duties as assigned by supervisor. 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, skills and/or abilities required. Five years verifiable experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLC systems Five years verifiable experience with AC and DC motors and controls including frequency drives. Five years verifiable experience with three phase and single phase circuitry. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree or completion of Technical School and Apprenticeship program or equivalent in training, experience and education. Minimum of 5 years industrial experience in electrical support functions. Must have been employed as an electrician or electrician apprentice within the past 18 months. Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical/electronic operations and components. Able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints. Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces and National Electrical Code. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Ability to lift, push or pull 60 pounds or more. Requires often climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, and twisting. Able to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, extending extremities and under extreme work environments.