Maintenance Electrician (Journeyperson)
Seattle, WA, US
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Maintenance Electrician is a union position. All duties are performed in a work-safe manner; plant safety rules are followed and individual works as a team member. The prime objective of this position is to ensure the integrity and reliability of all plant equipment via timely, planned, thorough and consistent maintenance activities and inspections. The electrician is responsible for carrying out electrical/maintenance processes and PM program inspections throughout the Seattle Grinding Plant.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
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Understand and comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies to assure that
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Environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business.
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Actively support key safety initiatives at the facility and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
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Ensure safe practices (including coworkers, employees and contractors) in all areas of his/her work.
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Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
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Coordinates with assigned Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
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Maintains assigned equipment, and tools for the purpose of ensuring availability in a safe operating condition.
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Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: Certified Journeyperson Electrician
Field of Study Preferred: Certified trades person
Required Work Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience
Required Technical Skills: Experience with PLC systems, Knowledge with local building regulations based on the National Electric Code.
Additional Requirements:
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Good communication skills – verbal and listening.
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Safety experience with lock out/ tag out and working at heights.
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PM program experience.
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Instrumentation experience.
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Experience with inspection tools and technologies (motor testing, Thermography).
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SAP experience preferred.
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Compliance with all safety policies, procedures and applicable laws.
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Must be able to work within a team environment as well as independently.
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Must be able to communicate to multiple levels within the organization.
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Punctual and reliable; good attendance required
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Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders andcoaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electric components.
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Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
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Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, reactors, electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
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Conduct preventive maintenance program, inspections (first and second level) of all plant equipment, keep maintenance records and generate reports. The electrician will also be part of the Thermography program.
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Good eyesight and hand-eye coordination.
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Must be able identify electrical wires by color.
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Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
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Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Competitive wage
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Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings; no waiting period
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Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
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Holistic Health & Well-being programs
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
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Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
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Paid time off & paid holidays
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Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
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Educational Assistance Program
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Dress for your day
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Shift premium
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Electrical License Premium (additional $2.00 premium for Electrical License Holders)
This is a Safety Sensitive position, and as part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle