Master Electrician

Position Overview

• General Production Associate
• Starting Pay: $55.62/hour
• 8-hour shifts | Flexible hours

What We Have to Offer

• $55.62/hour
• Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 8-hour shifts
• Day Shift: Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 2 PM is preferred
• Working hours can be flexible
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
• Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Supervise electrical work of GMI registered unlicensed employees and contractors performing installations, additions, alterations, or repair work at Chanhassen
• Review electrical drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documents to ensure equipment meets GMI standards or determine appropriate solutions to achieve equivalent status
• Lead efforts to develop, centralize, and maintain electrical system documentation, one-line diagrams, short circuit, and arc flash studies
• Stay current with GMI Electrical Engineering Standards
• Lead electrical safety requirements including training and onboarding with new employees concerning PPE compliance, MN electrical licensing requirements, compliance of NFPA 70E and the GMI Electrical Safe Work Practices Program
• Approve electrical work hours for unlicensed employees and ensure unlicensed registrations and continuing education credits are current
• Lead continuing education training to build electrical skills in registered unlicensed employees
• Provide guidance for current and future electrical system modifications
• Coordinate and facilitate audits with the State of MN Electrical Inspector
• Develop and implement comprehensive electrical system preventive maintenance plan for the electrical infrastructure and distribution for the Chanhassen plant
• Plan electrical maintenance work orders and assign to registered unlicensed employees
• Facilitate building electrical shutdowns for preventative and corrective work
• Maintain integrity of emergency and stand-by electrical system
• Maintain and standardize electrical nomenclature for all switchgear, transformers, and panelboards
• Troubleshoot power interruptions and lead reliability efforts to maintain power to the site
• Be on call for site power interruptions and coordinate efforts with Xcel Energy or other electrical utilities
• Lead root cause analysis, maintenance, and repair on industrial process equipment
• Assist other plant areas as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Two-year trade school certificate in an accredited Electrical program
• State of Minnesota Master Electrician Class A license
• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a licensed Minnesota Electrician in an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of MN Electrical Statues, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E
• Experience working on low-voltage (<600 V) systems, including PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), motor controls, and instrumentation
• Desire/passion to learn more about the software side of controls/automation
• Experience with electrical contractor and project management
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in an industrial setting
• Effective communication, safety, and leadership skills
• Must be able to work in a cross functional team environment that requires continuous skill development
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.