Job Details

Supervising Electrician

Qualified applicants will be responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems. Applicant must be proactive in addressing different challenges and willing to adapt, based on the business needs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot and replace defective electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components
• Obtain measurements and readings using electrical and mechanical testing instruments, including digital multi meters, meggers, amp meters, ohm meters, and phase rotation meters
• Perform a variety of other maintenance tasks, such as electrical preventative maintenance, lockout/tagout, disconnecting and removing motors, and responding to equipment breakdown
• Examine various electrical systems and make recommendations for new equipment, repairs, and modifications
• Draw and read electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and/or diagrams
• Test and maintain electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms, and control systems to ensure proper working condition
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM's) on equipment
• Effectively communicate with supervisor/machine operators on the root cause of machine issues
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines at the component level
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs, variable speed drives, and loop controllers
• Knowledgeable in calibrating analog and digital devices
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required service maintenance
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code as it pertains to the facility and machines within the plant
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and use material handling equipment in performing duties
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Maintenance Manager

Ideal Qualifications:

• Equivalent to four (4) years of high school plus four (8) years of trades training. Either possess Oregon Limited or General Supervising Electrician license (PS or S), or working to obtain one.
• Five (5) plus years working in electrical maintenance and repair of manufacturing related plant equipment or other related commercial equipment
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of electrical and associated electronic equipment, instruments, machinery, motors and transformers
• Experience in PLC programming and HMI Panels
• Critical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills
• Proactive, resourceful and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment
• Ability to balance multiple projects in an organized manner
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Proven trouble shooting abilities in multi-crafts
• Working knowledge of voltages up to 12.47 kV
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Valid Driver's License

Safety:

• Follow JELD-WEN policies and procedures
• Comply with all OSHA safety standards as a minimum requirement

PPE:

• Eye Protection: Required in all production areas inside and out
• Hearing Protection: Always Required when machinery is operating, or excessive noise is being generated
• Footwear: Safety-toe shoes/boots are required ANSI rating
• All other PPE provided by employer on an "as needed" basis. Use of all PPE will comply with OSHA standards

Understand and adhere to Lockout/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures. Arc Flash Hazard procedures and NFPA 70E codes and regulations for electrical safety in the workplace. Be a Safety Role Model - Commit no unsafe acts. Stay aware of the task at hand and consider all safety issues prior to starting. Look out for co-worker safety. Job tasks include extended periods of walking, standing, and the use of steps and ladders. Follow paths meant for human passage and always maintain three points of contacts on steps and ladders.