Electrical Technician

Position Description

Job Summary

The Electrical Technician will report to Maintenance Supervisor or Electrical Engineer and support aspects of the maintenance business. This will require an extensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems

Work location: Charleston, SC

Shift: Night 7pm- 7AM (4 Nights a week), will be training on days

Compensation: $33.93/hr + Shift Differential

Essential Job Function:

• Experienced Industrial Electrician with 3-phase, 480V, and industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. The Electrician diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. The Electrician is responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with required PPE.
• Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of CertainTeed and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement and continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge
• Competent with programming of VFD's.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to safely utilize a forklift and high lift.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and program AB PLC's
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers.
• Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty and fast-paced.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Proficient in Rigid conduit bending and installation
• Other duties as assigned.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible journey level electrical experience
• Completion of a four-year federally approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance and two (2) years electrical experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts, weekends, call-outs and overtime.
• Ability to lift 65 pounds on a continual basis and regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Ability to climb ladders safely and use aerial equipment.