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Industrial Electrician Reports to: Maintenance SupervisorWork Location: RTP - Plant-Durham, NCFLSA Status: Non-exempt Position SummaryThe Industrial Electrician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of copper powder manufacturing equipment by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems and equipment. This hands-on role works closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and EHS to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and ensure electrical work is completed safely and in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and plant procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial electrical systems and equipment, including motors, motor starters, variable frequency drives, control panels, transformers, disconnects, lighting, distribution equipment, and associated wiring. • Diagnose electrical failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and other approved diagnostic equipment. • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment and document findings, repairs, and recommended corrective actions. • Install and terminate conduit, cable tray, wire, control wiring, power wiring, junction boxes, panels, devices, and related electrical components. • Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and work with controls or instrumentation personnel when issues involve automation, programming, or process instrumentation. • Inspect electrical systems for loose connections, damaged components, overheating, grounding concerns, and other conditions that may affect safety or reliability. • Support production systems that may include material handling, furnaces, dryers, screening, milling, dust collection, utilities, packaging, and other copper powder processing equipment. • Participate in equipment installations, commissioning, startups, shutdowns, and planned maintenance outages. • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, one-line diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical drawings. • Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safe-work, arc-flash, combustible-dust, hot-work, confined-space, and other applicable EHS requirements. • Identify electrical hazards and stop or escalate work when conditions cannot be addressed safely. • Maintain accurate work orders, inspection records, parts usage, and maintenance documentation in the site maintenance system. • Assist with identifying and maintaining critical electrical spare parts and replacement components. • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other maintenance personnel during repairs, installations, and project work. • Provide technical guidance to maintenance and operations personnel on basic electrical diagnostics, equipment operation, and approved response procedures. • Provide off-shift, weekend, or on-call support during breakdowns, shutdowns, and other plant needs when required. • Perform other duties and support site priorities as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. The Industrial Electrician may provide technical guidance to maintenance employees, contractors, vendors, and production personnel during troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and project work. Qualifications• High school diploma or GED required.• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship, industrial electrical program, technical diploma, military electrical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.• Three or more years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or process environment preferred.• Hands-on experience troubleshooting motors, motor controls, VFDs, control panels, electrical distribution equipment, and PLC-controlled machinery.• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, electrical safe-work practices, lockout/tagout, and arc-flash requirements.• Experience in metals, powder processing, chemical processing, mining, or other heavy/process manufacturing is preferred.• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems and standard office applications.• Ability to work on-site and provide schedule flexibility based on equipment, shutdown, and production needs.• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with established work schedules. Skills and Competencies• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting and repair skills. • Knowledge of three-phase power, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, overloads, transformers, disconnects, breakers, and electrical distribution systems. • Working knowledge of VFDs, control circuits, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment. • Ability to safely use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and other electrical diagnostic tools. • Ability to install and repair conduit, wiring, cable, panels, and industrial electrical components. • Ability to identify electrical hazards and apply appropriate safe-work practices and personal protective equipment. • Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Clear written and verbal communication with technicians, operators, leaders, vendors, and contractors. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments. • Commitment to safety, quality, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. Physical Requirements• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout an industrial manufacturing facility. • Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and work from elevated positions. • Use hands and arms to operate tools, diagnostic equipment, computers, and controls. • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, including tools, cable, parts, and equipment. • Work in confined or restricted areas when properly trained and authorized. • Wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, arc-rated clothing, fall protection, and respiratory protection. • Ability to distinguish equipment indicators, wiring identification, color coding, and electrical readings with or without reasonable accommodation. Work Environment• The role is based primarily in a copper powder manufacturing facility and requires regular work near operating production equipment, electrical systems, electrical panels, utilities, and maintenance activities. Employees may be exposed to copper powder, dust, airborne particulates, noise, heat, fumes, vibration, moving mechanical equipment, electrical hazards, elevated work areas, and varying temperatures. Work may also occur in office, mechanical-room, and outdoor areas. The employee must follow all plant safety procedures and use required engineering controls, safe-work practices, and personal protective equipment. Schedule flexibility may be required to support breakdowns, shutdowns, commissioning, and production needs
