Electrician jobs in Shreveport, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

Working with other maintenance team members, the Certified Electrician will carry out maintenance programs and electrical projects, while ensuring consistent operation of all electrical equipment within the mill environment. This position requires strong communication, problem solving, and computer skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Perform general electrical maintenance.
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical controls, and wiring. on all electrical equipment within the mill environment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic components and other electrical equipment as required.
• Perform circuit breaker corrective maintenance.
• Replace faulty electrical elements on various machinery including motors, relays, switches, gearboxes, and other electrical components.
• Develop and implement effective maintenance plans in collaboration with other members of the maintenance team.
• Reading technical diagrams and blueprints.

Safety

• Operate in a safe manner in accordance with work safe rules, regulations, and policies.
• Recognize and eliminate all safety hazards.
• Deploy safe maintenance practices for regulating and scheduling breakdowns.
• Operational
• Acquire a working knowledge of all monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Utilize knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvement and savings.
• Support and explore innovative ideas that further the organization’s strategic plan.
• Physical demands: cold and heat, high places, ladders, platforms, lifting machinery, tight/dirty/oily areas, heavy lifting, bending, and reaching.

Education and/or Experience

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Certified Electrician
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and equipment
• PLC knowledge

Skills

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and experience with CMMS systems.
• Have a working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls and prints.
• Be familiar with the workings of all equipment operating in the mill and be able to competently troubleshoot.
• problems and repair them in a timely manner.
• Working with live voltage for trouble shooting purposes up to 480VAC.
• Good welding and cutting skills.