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Insight Global

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Insight Global, Chicago, IL, United States


Covid vaccination required

Qualifications

  • 2 or 4-year degree in EE or EET or 3-5+ years equivalent experience
  • 1 year of PLC experience
  • 480V 3-Phase power experience preferably in manufacturing
  • Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to read electrical schematics.
  • NFPA 70 (NEC) & 70E (electrical safety) familiarity
  • Industrial manufacturing experience a plus
  • Arc flash training a plus
  • Previous experience in electrical engineering or other related fields
  • Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals
  • Familiarity with electrical equipment and hand tools
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • You will get dirty as it is a heavy industrial facility

Responsibilities

  • Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
  • Determine the reasons for any malfunctions of systems or components and create a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
  • Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment, and other components so that they remain fully functional in a production environment.
  • Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, mergers, and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
  • Review blueprints to understand the wiring to troubleshoot component problems
  • Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
  • Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
  • Three-phase and single-phase experience required 120/240/480 volt
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex circuits
  • Experience installing Rigid and EMT conduit up to 2”
  • Lockout Tag out and Electrical Safety Experience