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 an...