Electrician A - 2nd Shift

US Silica Company
  • Ottawa, IL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Electrician A serves as the lead electrical resource at the site, responsible for inspecting, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and programming industrial electrical and electronic systems. This position provides technical leadership for complex electrical work, supports system reliability and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies. The Position also mentors junior electricians, assists with planning and scheduling, and collaborates with engineering, automation, and maintenance teams to support safe and efficient plant operations.

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • Six to eight years of industrial, mining, or heavy manufacturing electrical maintenance experience required.
    • Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification preferred.
    • Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms preferred.
    • MSHA knowledge preferred.
    • Forklift experience preferred.
    • Basic computer proficiency preferred.
    • Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
    • Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, control diagrams, and technical drawings.
    • Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root-cause analysis skills.
    • Excellent decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
    • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
    • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
    • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and safely climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms.
    • Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and other electrical maintenance equipment.
    • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and perform the physical demands associated with industrial electrical maintenance.
    • Inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and program industrial electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
    • Diagnose and repair high- and low-voltage electrical systems, motor controls, drives, PLCs, VFDs, and control circuits.
    • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with established maintenance procedures.
    • Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
    • Lead electrical installation, upgrade, and reliability improvement projects while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and company standards.
    • Assist with planning and scheduling electrical maintenance and capital improvement projects.
    • Support the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical and electronic equipment.
    • Interface with engineering, automation, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve complex electrical issues and improve system performance.
    • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Electrician I and II personnel, trainees, and apprentices while supporting cross-training initiatives.
    • Perform routine inspections and ensure the safe operation of electrical equipment and systems.
    • Maintain accurate maintenance records and update panel schematics and technical documentation.
    • Complete required reports and communicate equipment failures, abnormal operating conditions, safety concerns, accidents, or production issues to supervision in a timely manner.
    • Perform housekeeping and maintain clean, organized work areas.
    • Follow all company policies, electrical codes, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.
    • Inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and program industrial electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
    • Diagnose and repair high- and low-voltage electrical systems, motor controls, drives, PLCs, VFDs, and control circuits.
    • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with established maintenance procedures.
    • Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
    • Lead electrical installation, upgrade, and reliability improvement projects while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and company standards.
    • Assist with planning and scheduling electrical maintenance and capital improvement projects.
    • Support the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical and electronic equipment.
    • Interface with engineering, automation, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve complex electrical issues and improve system performance.
    • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Electrician I and II personnel, trainees, and apprentices while supporting cross-training initiatives.
    • Perform routine inspections and ensure the safe operation of electrical equipment and systems.
    • Maintain accurate maintenance records and update panel schematics and technical documentation.
    • Complete required reports and communicate equipment failures, abnormal operating conditions, safety concerns, accidents, or production issues to supervision in a timely manner.
    • Perform housekeeping and maintain clean, organized work areas.
    • Follow all company policies, electrical codes, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOttawa, IL

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety Codesunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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