Industrial Electrician

Industrial Controls and Maintenance Electrician

Area Energy & Electric provides our clients with the ultimate value from concept through operations of their most important facilities. Our focus is on customers who value high‑touch service and reliability, and we forge long‑lasting relationships that extend far beyond the duration of a project.

Service and troubleshoot electrical equipment and related components associated with production and facility equipment.

• Utilize electrical ladder diagrams, electronic circuitry diagrams, and software programs to modify, repair, or improve equipment functionality.
• Execute the most cost‑effective method to fulfill customer and code requirements.
• Ability to run rigid conduit.
• Ability to bend conduit.
• Work effectively with the outside elements.
• Ability to work at heights.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of related experience (preferred)

• Install all electrical segments in equipment such as plant lighting, installing motors and drives.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair all electrical equipment, logic boards, transducers, amplifiers, complex timing, inspection devices, motors and VFDs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned electrical systems and equipment.
• Identify inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinate to resolve.
• Program logic controls (PLC) for proper equipment operation.
• May assist in the design, experimentation, and/or installation of all new equipment or electrical procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the group. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Assure and maintain safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through Associate's Degree or through equivalent electrical work experience.
• Job related experience for 3-5 year(s) minimum.
• Experienced and/or knowledge with programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI and industrial electrical networking is helpful but not required, the willingness to train and learn is required.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: all assigned equipment, multimeter, electrical‑mechanical devices, AC/DC motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, Allen Bradley and similar PLC's, computers and digital devices.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling, working in confined spaces along with other safety practices and basic knowledge of national electrical code (NEC).
• Thorough understanding of the operating principles of electrical equipment, testers, hand tools and the ability to use logic to troubleshoot.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
• May require working with or near energized 480 VAC circuits.
• Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Ability to run conduit from 1/2"‑4" (both EMT and Rigid) as well as cut and thread.
• Must be able to work safely outside in any and all weather conditions.
• Possess own tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer Focus - Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the customers; getting first‑hand information to make improvements in the products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• Must be able to climb, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead on a regular basis.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Work on overhead tasks as a regular assignment.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs including OSHA approved construction ladders or stairs.
• Possess good vision, normal or corrected.
• Walk significant distances during the workday.
• Ability to use or wear required safety equipment including but not limited to hard hats, body harnesses, fall arrestors, safety footwear, gloves, hoods, and face or eye shields.