Senior Electrician

Job Description

Senior Electrician: This is a Senior Electrician opportunity for a direct-hire role in Morton Grove. Will work with Project Engineers and Maintenance Advisor to ensure that all electrical systems in the facility comply with the National Electric Code. Assist the Maintenance Advisor in developing standards for over-current protection, electrical hardware, PLC programming, and electrical documentation.

Senior Electrician - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical/electronic systems, circuits, and equipment. Works on new installations including power, lights, motors, transformers, control panels, relays, and electronic equipment

Maintains and troubleshoots electrical equipment. Diagnoses and determines effective course of action for correcting electrical malfunctions

Performs preventative maintenance tasks including overhauls and repairs of motors, starters, and other equipment

Selects appropriate tools and material for required work. Estimates necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments. Prepares cost estimates as required

Develops innovative solutions to resolve problems and improve efficiency

Lays out and installs new wiring. runs conduit, pulls, splices, and terminates wiring, bends, and shapes conduit to specifications.

Reads and interprets electrical plans, specifications, blueprints, and sketches

Member of the fire team

Thoroughly understands ladder logic and programs and troubleshoots PLCs

Designs, lays-out, and prepares sketches and plans in conjunction with Engineers to ensure that all installations conform to the National Electric Code

Reviews electrical systems of new equipment to ensure code compliance

Works with Engineers to drive standardization of electrical hardware, PLC programs, electrical documentation, and over-current protection

Assists in the hiring and training of new electricians

Assists Engineers in selecting and overseeing electrical contractors

Draws from maintenance to store all parts, tools, and materials necessary to carry out any job assignment, giving Storekeeper accurate description, count, and job number for materials

Keeps accurate record of time and material chargeable to each separate job

Follows safety policies and maintains good housekeeping in work area. All work performed must meet all applicable federal, state, and local mandates as well as comply with all company rules and policies

Completes asbestos awareness training, recognizes, and informs supervisor of asbestos hazards to ensure sampling so that appropriate precautions are performed

Senior Electrician - Job Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

7-10 years’ experience as an electrician in an industrial environment - MUST HAVE.

Expertise in troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems.

Thorough understanding of the National Electric Code.

Must be able to review electrical aspects of new capital projects to ensure that new equipment installations are in compliance with the National Electric Code.

Knowledge of UPS systems, emergency generators, fire, and security alarm systems, electronic lighting control systems, and elevators.

Knowledge of computer equipment and software applications related to assignment to include: Allen Bradley SLC 504, Micrologix 1500 (minimum 3 years experience).

Requires timely decision-making and prioritization of work. Must have the ability to organize data and to communicate effectively.

Effective leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.

Must demonstrate initiative and foster team cooperation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to handle pressure and demonstrate flexibility.

Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and take initiative on specific issues.

Senior Electrician - Job Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

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For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Full-time