Electrician - Military Veterans
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A global pharmaceutical and nutrition giant is seeking top military and veteran electricians. In this role, the Electrician will perform routine switching procedures on metal enclosed switchgear involving voltages of 4160 to 13,200 volts a/c. The candidate must understand the electrical distribution system, the major loads and their characteristics, and how they are supported throughout the plant with duplicated networking. You must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the nature of the processes and the equipment connected to the electrical system, applying your full knowledge of these systems in the performance of troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of electrical equipment. They will provide training.
What you will work on:
- Conduct testing of conductor insulation, transformer coils, circuit breakers and related switchgear on a routine basis using testing equipment such as a turns ratio tester, megger, load tester and ultrasonic sensors
- Must be able to follow proper procedures, both written and verbal
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), whether used for distributive control systems (DCS) or emergency lighting, located throughout the plant, this includes testing, maintenance of back-up batteries, and preventive maintenance on electronic components
- Perform preventive maintenance testing on transformer mini-zones and back-up generator systems
- Understand the operation of soft starts and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct preventive maintenance on equipment
- Operate and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and process controls/DCS or infrared thermography
- Trouble shoot, repair, and conduct preventive maintenance on motor control centers
- Understand motor load characteristics and conduct diagnostic testing on motors both in the energized and de-energized state
- Understand basic CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) functions and how to use various queries pertaining to maintenance activities such as ordering parts
Base salary, $80 - $85K DOE Overtime eligible, annual profit share (7% of total annual earnings), a full pension plan, a 401k with 6% matching, and Fortune 100 benefits.
Fortune 100 company with amazing benefits is seeking to train military veterans, and provide unlimited opportunities for advancement, nationally and globally.
Job 57652
Lake Bluff, IL
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