Industrial Electrician

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Knight’s Redi-Mix, Knight’s Precast, and Knight’s Companies’ electrical systems, to include all plants, batching equipment, office buildings, and other applicable systems/structures. 

Essential Functions:  

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture while upholding the company’s core values.
• Routinely assess current electrical systems to proactively identify potential issues. Report needed upgrades and/or repairs needed to the Plant Maintenance Manager for review and scheduling.
• Communicate with Plant Maintenance Manager, Plant Managers, and other plant personnel to assess and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Troubleshooting and repairing automated, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including PLCs, motors, VFDs, and sensors.
• Installing conduit, wiring, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Adhering to local, state, and national electrical codes, and conducting regular safety inspections.
• Reading blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Documenting maintenance activities, repairs, and technical data in logs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical installations and repairs required.
• Current Electrical Contractor’s license, or the ability to obtain licensing within a reasonable period of time.
• Prior experience in a ready mix concrete plant strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely use miscellaneous tools, such as sledgehammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pneumatic hammer/drill.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.
• Ability to travel is required.
• Overtime work plus nights and weekends may be required.
• Experience complying with OSHA and state environmental regulations required.

Physical Demands:  

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, squat, lift, stretch, push, pull, twist, kneel, stand, walk, sit, reach, and operate a computer keyboard. 
• Ability to safely climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders.
• Ability to work primarily outside, with possible exposure to the extremes of hot or cold weather.

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