Plc Electrician

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking to fill a DIRECT HIRE Journeyman Electrician with specific experience working with PLC equipment for a client site located in Ukiah, CA.

You will be responsible for all aspects of control systems including design, installation and maintenance, and will assist with troubleshooting and repairs of all electrical equipment

Duties and Responsibilities

• PLC installation, programming and maintenance including AB PLC 5 (potential for AB Control Logics)

• Implement electrical safety standards as required by NFPA 70. (National Fire Protection association National electric code)

• Maintain and design operator interface screens.

• Maintain and design Microsoft Access databases for data collection and reporting.

• Specify substitute/replacement parts for failed or obsolete electrical equipment.

• Utilize MS Excel or Access to document installed components and spares inventory.

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic servo systems and feedback devices.

• Prepare sketches documenting electrical wiring, component locations and control layouts.

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, or unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.

• Maintain 12kv power lines, transformers and switch gears.

• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.

• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.

• Connect power cables to motor control centers and motors and ensure proper grounding.

• Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, megger, and oscilloscope.

• Observe functioning of equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

• Replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.

• Ensure that all electrical construction and repair is completed consistent with company and NEC standards

Qualifications/Physical Requirements

• Two-year certificate from college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient in the use of Rockwell Software Logic, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visual Basic, Excel and Word

• Must possess a valid Drivers’ license and be eligible to operate a vehicle under company policy guidelines.

• Regularly required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

DETAILS

• Swing shift

• FULL RELOCATION PACKAGE

• Medical / Dental / 401k w/match

• $40.65/HR TO START