Master Electrician

A skilled position with the primary responsibilities for applying mastery and knowledge of electrical systems to planning, and directing activities of technical maintenance personnel in support of planned maintenance and capital projects as they relate to provisioning, startup, and operation. The Master Electrician takes ownership for the execution of the department’s electrical strategy & plans, and demonstrates BAC’s values of Courage, Innovation, Responsibility and Trust. Ensures all mechanics and technicians are properly trained and performing electrical related functions according to BAC’s safety, production, and quality standards. The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Owns personal and team safety. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Manages initiatives and projects including electrical design, installation, and documentation.
• Analyzes electrical and operational problems, identifies root cause, and takes corrective action.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating electrical technology in the facility.
• Plans electrical maintenance, rebuilds equipment and works directly with vendors to solve .
• Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers and Critical Instrumentation using technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Identifying primary and secondary vendors and negotiating price, and other terms.
• Train and develop junior mechanics to achieve technical and professional expertise.
• Delegates assignments to the appropriate person based on skill set and accountabilities.
• Ensure open and clear communication to department employees.
• Conduct electrical training in the safety and equipment operations.
• Completion of detailed accident investigation reports for all accidents.
• Drive LEAN principles and implement tools for measuring continuous improvement.
• Meet or exceed production goals for shift.
• Practice and sustain 5’s methodology.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed and assigned.
• Aggressively uphold and support quality and process standards.
• Ensure individual activities embrace sustainability, reduce the impact on the environment, minimize waste, maximize recycling, minimize energy and water usage.
• Support a culture of innovation through original thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services; translates new ideas into business opportunities.

NATURE & SCOPE

Reports to the Maintenance Group Leader. The Master Electrician as a technical leader shares responsibility for the department goals and objectives. Additionally, he / she may participate on cross functional and regional teams.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Demonstrated leadership skills including delegation and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and exhibits sound judgment.
• Possess Master Electrician License.
• Competent in industrial power distribution, motor controls, NEC requirements for 480v/240v/277v, PLC’s and ladder logic, VFD’s, electrical trouble shooting, the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, blue prints; shop mathematics and drafting skills.
• Work effective with PM and Work Order systems to effectively allocate resources
• Ability to lead small groups.
• Strong organization skills including prioritizing to meet customer expectations, smart allocation of resources, and the ability to translate BAC strategy into individual team member actions.
• Ability to mentor and train junior technicians. Adjusts coaching style to needs of the individual.
• Effective written communication including documentation of processes, and the communication of those processes with fellow mechanics, supervisors, project engineers, and stake holders.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with BAC customer and co-workers.
• Competence in speaking in front of groups and giving presentations.
• Organizational savvy that leverages contacts and relationships to achieve team goals.
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and uses consistent root cause methodology.
• Quickly adopts technology and is competent in the use of BAC software tools, databases, cloud-based applications, and Microsoft Office products.
• Competency with MS Excel including creating spreadsheets, updating data and generating metrics including graphs, charts, and trendlines.
• Understands and adheres to LEAN principles in the area.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 80% of the time. Employee will also be required to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, sit and reach on a regular basis during a normal working shift This position requires frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposures include elevated noise levels associated with a manufacturing environment, fluctuations in temperature ambient conditions as well as intermittent exposure to the weather in and about the yard and dock areas. Occasional weekend work is typical and availability is expected for any of the three operating shifts.