Maintenance Master Electrician

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Job Title: Master Electrician

Location: St. Cloud, MN

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Master Electrician - Must be licensed as a Master Electrician or Maintenance Electrician in the state of Minnesota

Hours: Dayshift, 7 am 3 pm

The salary for this position is $47.27 per hour depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

Payrate: $47.27 / hour

We are looking for a Master Electrician with experience and thorough knowledge of a diverse range of electrical, power distribution, motor control, troubleshooting, and repair of an industrial facility. Our Master Electrician will oversee complex projects, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and provide technical expertise to a team of maintenance staff. Your expertise will ensure our electrical systems are reliable, efficient, and compliant.

What we offer:

• Safety is #1 Priority Health, Dental and Vision Insurance + Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
  Overtime Potential
• Career Development Opportunities
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
  

The Opportunity:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and control equipment throughout the facility
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Support in-house certified maintenance staff in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment
• Participate in training sessions to develop technical skills and knowledge of electrical systems
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition

• Must be willing and available for duty as may be required to maintain continuous operation of this facility
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Strong knowledge of electrical field
• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and other safety regulations and procedures
• Must possess a working knowledge of electrical safety precautions and procedures for example, LOTO, NFPA-70E.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Honeywell, Allen Bradely Powerflex Drives, and/or GE DC Drives preferred.
• Available to work overtime as required.
• Must possess a strong desire and willingness to learn the equipment.
• Decision making and troubleshooting abilities
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to direct, inspect, and train in-house maintenance staff

Even better if you have the following:

• Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation plant maintenance to include preventative maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment in an industrial setting
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, wiring diagrams and specific ability to read work orders and translate them into work plans
• The ability to read and understand electrical schematics, loop sheets, process and instrumentation diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• The ability to understand and troubleshoot various forms of control logic, such as ladder logic, and function block diagrams.

• The ability to use and understand various types of test equipment such as calibration equipment, digital multi-meters, megohmmeters, etc.
• Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• A strong PLC trouble shooting and problem-solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.

Some of the equipment is as follows:

• Programmable logic controllers.
• Variable speed drives.
• Various industrial communication protocols.
• Motor control circuits.
• Electrical power distribution equipment such as feeder breakers, switches, transformers, and associated relays.
• AC induction motors, DC motors, AC synchronous motors and controls.

Minimum qualifications to be considered for the job:

• High School or equivalent
• Licensed Master Electrician or Licensed Maintenance Electrician for the state of Minnesota

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.