What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at Richardson International?
Responsibilities:
Provide hands-on electrical support in the areas of process controls, resolving common power system electrical issues, and equipment downtime root cause analysis
Complete regular preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment according to established schedules and procedures
Use tools, meters, and technology to troubleshoot facility-specific PLC’s, motors, VFDs, and process/support equipment, in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and regulations
Assist with the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment by running/connecting wires, construction panels/control boxes, and performing other tasks in accordance with the NEC, North Dakota Electrical Codes, and NFPA 70E
P roactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
3 years of electrical maintenance experience OR Associate ’ s Degree or higher in electrical, electro-mechanical, mechatronics, instrumentation or controls in lieu of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
E xperience with Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
E xperience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and instrumentation
E xperience working with 480V systems
Physical Requirements:
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
L ift up to 50 pounds
W ork in hot, humid, cold and crowded manufacturing environment
Stand, walk, c limb, squat, crouch , reach, grasp, push and pull fo r extended periods