Maintenance Electrician
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Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Company
Imerysis the worlds leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with 3.6 billion in revenue and 12400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol .
The Position
Maintenance ElectricianJob Summary
The Maintenance Electricians objectives are to install maintain troubleshoot and repair electrical and controls equipment in order to accomplish the preventive predictive and corrective maintenance tasks in the plant.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee maintenance testing and installation
Install maintain and test LV/MV electrical equipment to include: AC/DC Motors and Motor Controls (Across the line Soft Start VFD); switchgear transformers load break switch distribution equipment; fuses power circuit breakers load centers and breaker panels; and wiring terminations and grounding systems
Use a range of electrical test instruments including Megger DLRO Tic Tracer DVOM Clamp Amps 4-20Ma Signal Generators Sensor Calibrators etc.
Oversee maintenance and testing of low/medium voltage
Perform equipment inspections maintenance tasks and assigned project work
Troubleshoot equipment controls and wiring to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operations with production and maintenance personnel to diagnose problems
Dismantle defective equipment repair and install parts to bring the equipment back into service
Read electrical diagrams and manuals required to install and troubleshoot electrical and control equipment
Set up and operate shop and portable tools
Install test and maintain motors and gearboxes as well as perform laser coupling alignments
Support the effort to maximize equipment availability to Production Department
Ensure electrical safety guidelines and procedures for electrical work is compliant with NEC OSHA NFPA 70E and Company Safety Regulations
Metal-clad switchgear air/vacuum breakers transformers panels and wiring
Electric motor maintenance and testing (windings rotor bearings etc.)
Ensure the electrical work conforms to the standards and guidelines established in the ISO 9002 quality assurance manual
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Journeyman Electrician License or two year of experience in Electrical maintenance
Minimum two years of industrial electrical and controls maintenance experience
Use a range of electrical test instruments including Megger Multimeter Tic Tracer Clamp Amp meter 4-20Ma Signal Generators etc.
Experience with low/medium voltage distribution equipment
Working knowledge of industrial NEC Codes and relevant Electrical Safety Procedures
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
Experience with utilizing a work order system within a CMMS
Mechanical skills preferred
Experience using mobile equipment (Forklift Lull Man lift Scissor lift)
Must be able to walk stand climb stairs and ladders for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 pounds in outdoor noisy environments
DEGREE OF SUPERVISION OR DIRECTION
Moderate supervision is expected. The jobholder must be a self-starter with the ability to accomplish maintenance and testing on their own.
Ability to work in a team environment with electrical/mechanical trades and production employees of different skill levels
Position Type
Full timeand
PermanentOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws.
Key Skills
- Robotics
- Electrical Experience
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance
- NEC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
We lead the way in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry globally. Imerys supports a diverse range of sectors, from construction and automotive to consumer goods. We provide renowned expert solutions based on processing and refining our mineral resources, synthetic minerals a ... View more
