Maintenance Electrician

Morton Salt is an iconic, 175-year-old company with a strong heritage and a bright future. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, is responsible for general electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installation and repair of low and high voltage systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must complete all work in a safe and proficient manner

• Fill out inspection sheets, timecards, work orders and other reports properly.

• Must be able to read and utilize schematics

• Must be able to utilize computers and CMMS systems to complete task

• Must be able to communicate with internal and external personnel to troubleshoot and repair systems

• Must property issue and restock components from storeroom

• Must be able to communicate required material to perform work assigned

• Capable of assisting in the training of apprentices or employees of lesser skills

• Assist mechanics in equipment repairs as directed

• May do greasing, cleaning and inspecting of stationary equipment

• Must be able to train other employees in safe job procedures of electrician

• Must maintain a clean and hazard free work place at all times

• Performs troubleshooting, repairs, and PM techniques on low to high voltage equipment.

• Operates service hoist system in automatic and manual

• Capable of performing electrical repairs in shaft ways

• Performs other related work as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• G.E.D. or high school diploma

• Minimum 2 years of industrial electrical experience.

• MSHA certified electrician, preferred

• Must be familiar with the Lock Out/Tag Out Policy and Procedures.

• Requires thorough knowledge of heavy industrial/ mining electrical maintenance practices

• Proficient in troubleshooting 3 phase 4160V motor control center troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.

• Proficient in 480V 3-phase and 4160V 3-phase mine power feeder circuits with ground monitors

• Proficiency of reading schematics, calculating wire size and motor horsepower requirements for new installations.

• Able to use schematics and ladder logic to troubleshoot PLCs, soft starts, and other types of motor control circuits. Must be familiar with the safe operation of required equipment.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Works in an underground mine where temperatures in the work areas range from 78° - 100°F. The relative humidity is high in summer and low in winter.

• Works on the surface of the mine where conditions are related to weather outdoors, with varying range in temperature and humidity. Environment has a fair amount of noise and dust.

• Work areas are generally dry.

• Lighting is provided in key areas; however, most areas are illuminated only by a miner's cap lamp and/or by equipment lighting.

• Floor heave is prevalent and may result in uneven floor conditions. Floors may also be polished by mobile equipment traffic resulting in slippery footing.

• Some work must be done around machinery and equipment that is in motion as well as around energized power cables.

• As with all work underground, this position requires attention be paid to roof and rib conditions.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time while operating machine.

• Must be able to walk for long distances over terrain varying from soft to hard as well as slick and uneven.

• Must be able to sit in operators' seat for long periods of time while operating the machine and being subject to whole body vibrations.

• Must be able to work from heights and wear/utilize a full body harness to perform work as necessary

• Must be able to use a shovel to clean up spillage and lift 5 feet

• Must be able to operate various machinery by manipulating multiple hand and foot control levers, sometimes simultaneously.

• Must be capable of lifting 65 pounds

• Must be able to ascend and descend a ladder of at least thirty (30) feet in length.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.