Electrician (Industrial) (Port Wentworth, GA) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S.

An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Electrician

The Electrician will assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.  Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.  This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.  Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:


* Troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of electrical power distribution system with utilization voltages of 480V, 4,160V and 13.8KV.


* Troubleshooting and repairing AC induction motors of all types, single and three phases.


* Utilize and become proficient with various electrical test equipment including but not limited to: VOM, insulation resistance tester, micro-ohmmeter, Motor Circuit Analyzer (MCE).


* Develop a working knowledge of various PLC manufactures and Control systems to assist with troubleshooting and interlock testing.


* Maintain a professional working relationship with multi discipline maintenance teams.


* Maintain proper safety awareness and follow plant safety procedures in all activities.


* Perform other duties as assigned or required by supervisor.


* Willing to work, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.


* Work a rotating shift schedule when needed.


* Must be proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.


* Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.


* Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.


* Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, and voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. 


* Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.


* Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.


* Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.



* Must be able to perform work wearing personnel p...