Plant Electrician / Electrical Technician

Oldcastle has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the Oldcastle family. Oldcastle operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

This role is responsible for ensuring proper electrical functioning of plant equipment and machinery and to troubleshoot any electrical malfunctioning and complete appropriate repairs and maintenance.

* Maintain and repair all existing electrical equipment in the production areas * Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment * Operate mechanical tasks as directed by supervisor * Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed * Maintain strict documentation of all plant electrical circuitry * Provide general lead electrician support * Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings * Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other facility personnel * Replace or repair faulty electrical components of machine * Calibrate and adjust all electrical/electronic equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications * Program and maintain programmable logic controller based equipment * Maintain proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work

**Requirements / Education / Experience** * Associate’s Degree or completion of Technical School and Apprenticeship program or equivalent in training, experience and education * Minimum of 5 years industrial experience in electrical support functions * Advanced knowledge of programming ladder logic and working knowledge of PLC’s * Must have been employed as a plant electrician or electrician apprentice within the past 18 months * Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical operations and components and 70E * Must have 70E-Arc Flash training * Able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints * Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, and National Electrical Code **Physical Environment** * Ability to lift, push or pull 60 pounds or more * Requires often climbing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, and twisting * Able to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, extending extremities and under extreme work environments