Maintenance Electrician

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drive operational excellence, AmerCable is the place for you! 

AmerCable is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company’s core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments.

As a customer-focused company, AmerCable’s top priority is to help its customers be more productive and profitable with high-quality cable products and services, fast reliable delivery, field engineering support and outstanding customer service.
All cable products are made in El Dorado, Arkansas or Katy, Texas.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Matching

AmerCable is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company's core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments. At this time, we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our AmerCable Maintenance Team. This team is committed to the maintenance of the facilities and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety procedures and regulations; Identify and participate in resolution of workplace hazards; Support an interdependency safety culture.
• Support and seek opportunities to reduce environmental impacts through waste reductions, recycling and reduction of pollution of air, water, soil and resources.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all plant and office electrical systems
• Responsible for the installation and support of electrical control systems
• Support other Plant Engineering department activities
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, and other electrical components
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors (AC & DC), generators, hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Conduct preventative maintenance and keep maintenance records
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Must be able to install wiring and circuits in compliance with IAW National Electrical Code
• Maintain both low pressure (125 PSI) and high pressure (250 PSI) boilers as sole operator on an off-shift rotation
• Perform other duties as assigned
•   Adheres to all AmerCable’s Safety Standards and Safe Work Practices
• Follows and abides by Mattr Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Standards

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Must have two (2) years’ experience in industrial electrical maintenance, or related technical education.
• Must have a journeyman’s electrician license or industrial electrician license  
• Must be able to read and use blueprints, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Must be able to troubleshoot relay logic and AC & DC motors and drives and other electrical componentry
• Must be able to obtain state boiler license
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees, both verbally and is writing, is required.
• Good reading comprehension is required.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays, is required. 
• Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment. 
• Required to work at heights above ground level.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to physically move material, possibly up to 50 lbs. 

AmerCable is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.