Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Journeyman)

Company: CERTAINTEED GYP & CEILINGS USA
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient electrical maintenance of production equipment to meet operating standards and manufacturing needs. The position consists of electrical maintenance of plant equipment; large grinding mills, rock conveyor systems, gas-fired dryers, transfer conveyors, pumps as well as mobile equipment. The plant has a variety of electrical equipment including, Allen Bradley PLCs & VFDs, Danfoss drives, Modicon PLCs, and Ethernet communications. Working as part of a dynamic team, the position will be involved in all aspects of planned/unplanned electrical maintenance using Continuous Improvement tools and methods (TPM).This is a represented position and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.ESSENTIAL DUTIESRead and understand electrical prints and schematic drawingsTroubleshoot and repair all types of electrical controls, including 460 volt - three-phase motors and equipment Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controlled (PLC) equipment, including Allen Bradley and Modicon controllersTroubleshoot and repair Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motors and equipment Perform electrical control design work and equipment control modifications Perform electrical equipment installations according to National Electrical Code (NEC) including all feeder and branch circuits Maintain a safe work environment and the safety management of assigned employees. Must recognize unsafe conditions and practices and make corrections to prevent injuries and property loss. Required to complete safety audits/inspections of the assigned work area; thorough investigations of incidents and accidents, job safety analysis and have periodic safety meetingsSupport 5S and World Class Manufacturing initiatives Work within the Safe Work Process and Permitting procedures in CertainTeed Gypsum Inc.Other duties as assignedWORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature changesNormal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs. May require long hours, and weekend and holiday workMay require travel by air and rental carsMay also require shift workPhysical demands include, but are not limited to: walking and climbing, entering confined spaces, and heights; able to lift 50 pounds; able to operate powered machinery and tools PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated. Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. May require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer, or engaging in a telephone conversation.QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of three (3) years of diverse industrial electrical maintenance experienceHold a valid Journeyman Status as an Electrician or Industrial maintenance electricians Diploma PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate degree in Electrical Engineering or related one-year industrial electrical trade school training Electrician licenseAbility to program PLC and SCADA equipment Previous experience with maintenance of gypsum production equipment Capable of troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical controls and equipment, including PLC, VFD, and PC communication systems Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writingMust understand and use preventive and predictive maintenance systems and World Class Manufacturing toolsMust have basic computer skills, including the ability to learn/use the corporate CMMS (7i) software as well as be able to send and retrieve email, access company web pages through the Internet, and use basic business software like MS Word and MS Excel Self-motivated and willing to maintain and continue to develop his/her skillsThrough the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the worlds largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.comSaint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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