Journeyman Electrician

Supports a 24-hour 4-shift operation requiring flexibility and on-call status. Applicant should have 4 years experience with facility, machinery, and equipment. Experience with 480 Volt, 3 phase systems required. Knowledge of VF motor drives, Motion/Servo motors desired. Routine job duties include installation, inspection, diagnostics, testing, repair, and adjustment of manufacturing equipment. Applicant will have strong control/troubleshooting abilities and be able to work from schematics and process and instrumentation diagrams. Basic Skills Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems. Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively. Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Social Skills Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Instructing Teaching others how to do something. Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people. Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Complex Problem Solving Skills Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Technical Skills Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes. Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. {html}

• Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.

• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.

• Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, a d pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.

• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.

• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.

• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

• Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.

• Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.

• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.

• Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.

• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.

• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.

• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.