Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our team. This is a hands-on, reactive maintenance position in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with 480V electrical systems, motor controls, VFDs, Allen-Bradley PLCs, and industrial electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to electrical calls from operations and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot 480V motor controls, motor starters, start/stop circuits, and control circuits.
• Use electrical meters to diagnose electrical problems and perform circuit testing, including megger testing.
• Troubleshoot 24V DC Allen-Bradley PLC inputs and outputs and field wiring.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot VFD faults, including overcurrent conditions and rotation issues.
• Understand DC braking through VFDs and basic VFD operation.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment including electric arc furnaces, bag houses, and compressed dry air (CDA) systems.
• Conduct equipment rounds and identify potential electrical issues before they cause downtime.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including Arc Flash, PPE, and electrical safe work practices.
• Work on electrical projects and develop additional skills toward Process Control Technician responsibilities.
• Transformer experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing, steel, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong 480V motor control experience – REQUIRED.
• Ability to troubleshoot motor starters, start/stop circuits, and control wiring.
• Ability to read and use an electrical meter.
• Experience performing megger testing.
• VFD troubleshooting experience – REQUIRED.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC inputs and outputs and field wiring.
• Strong understanding of 24V DC control circuits.
• Knowledge of Arc Flash requirements and electrical PPE.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)