Master Electrician

Border States Paving, Inc., a regional paving company with headquarters in Fargo, ND, is accepting applications to fill the position of a Master Electrician to oversee multiple facets of Asphalt Plants. This individual will be responsible for analyzing and correcting electrical problems and will repair and overhaul electrical equipment and controls. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Plans details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develops a logical approach to correct the problem.
• Analyzes circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions from supervisor covering emergency and scheduled repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment. Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with 0SHA requirements.
• Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains communication cables, power distribution cables, then splicing pieces as required.
• Familiarity and experience working with PLCs (Programable Logic Controllers)
• Experience working with High Voltage (480 volts) required
• Fabricates parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade.
• Determines need for, analyzes, and makes necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
• Advises and cautions operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Notifies supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.
• Experience working on asphalt plants or system controls is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen. Must be able to work flexible hours and some summer travel is required.

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Salary is up to $40/hour(DOE) plus $16.32/hour Fringe towards Pension and Medical.

Optional 401K, Life, Vision, Dental, Aflac.

Border States Paving, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.