Maintenance Operations - Electrician

Company Info: With a heritage of over 120 years, we aren’t just a company; we are a brand of trust. But more than anything, we are a collection of individuals who, together, give Grote Industries a decisive competitive advantage. At Grote, our shared vision is clear – to meet the needs of the customers we serve. We accomplish that mission every day by following a set of core values that make us who we are.

Innovation has been the hallmark of Grote Industries from the start. From durable, easy to see stop lights to the latest in LED lighting technology, Grote has been leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, Grote has helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of Grote products.

Position Summary: Responsible for providing electrical services, per NEC/Local/State/Federal standards, with specific responsibility for identifying, repairing, installing, replacing, maintaining and upgrading electrical systems and equipment. This employee will assist with training of other employees as needed.

Position Duties: - Understand Facility/Plant Power Distribution – Incoming power feeds, transformers, switch gear, panel boards, etc.

• Understands current and ongoing National Electrical Codes.
• Install/Work on Switchgear, Panel boards & Transformers, Bus Rail, Buss Plugs.
• Install wiring, disconnects, switches, breakers, surge suppressers.
• Must have experience installing and bending EMT & Rigid conduit.
• Read/Draw Electrical prints.
• Maintain/update all Building Electrical prints.
• Help maintain/update all electrical panel cards in panels and computer.
• Actively seeks ways to improve plant efficiency and cost savings.
• Work on complex equipment with little to no supervision
• Ability to perform advanced electrical troubleshooting.
• Arc Flash/Shock awareness and all NFPA 70 E requirements, as well as compliance with all other applicable federal, state or local safety/electrical requirements.
• Understand 480/277V, 208/120V. Wild Leg, WYE & Delta 3 phase systems
• Understands DC circuits.
• Comprehension of electrical measurement devices; digital multimeter, analog meter, amp clamp, megger, electrical circuit tracer, IR camera, calibration meter, etc.
• Operates various equipment such as; scissor lifts, boom lifts, fork truck, single person lift
• Makes repairs to all equipment, utilities, infrastructure, buildings and grounds. This includes, but is not limited to, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Monitors the electrical work of outside contractors for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactorily completed and within specifications.
• Perform all work in a safe manner utilizing any and all PPE.
• Possible lead/assist others on electrical projects

Requirements: High school or GED equivalent. Minimum 3 years of experience performing Industrial Electrical work. Electrical licensing through an accredited institution. Employee must continue to keep a license or certification throughout employment in this position.