Job Purpose

Buist Electric's Testing Department is looking for a skilled Journeyman Electrician to add to our growing team. The I&E technician will assist with day to day operations, maintenance, testing, and inspections of substation equipment and facility systems in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Journeyman electrician license
• Strong commitment to safety, ability to work safely independently or with a team
• 5 years industrial electrical experience
• Strong mechanical skills
• Instrumentation and controls experience
• Medium voltage experience
• High school diploma
• Driver’s license

Job Responsibilities

•  Install, maintain, and repair industrial control systems and owner distribution systems including electric motors, motor control devices, variable speed drives
• Work with a team to perform preventative maintenance and calibrations to all electrical, instrumentation and process equipment
• Read and understand manuals, blueprints and schematics
• Diagnose and address functionality and safety issues
• Maintain accurate equipment files such as maintenance and inventory logs, manual, and blue prints
• Assist with day to day operations of substation as required
• Log and document day to day maintenance, repairs, modifications and operational work
• Stay apprised of revisions to National Electric Code (NEC) and NERC requirements
• Complete and maintain job related documentation (i.e. Drawings, work orders and test results)
• Communicate effectively with Co-workers, Customers, Project Managers, and other trades
• Practical safeguarding of all personnel and property from hazards
• This position requires a highly detailed, timely individual with complex problem solving skills

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Strong communications skills, ability to interact well with team members, other skilled trade professionals, designers, and customers
• Knowledge of National Electric Code, state and local building codes
• Use of testing equipment and hand tools
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Ability to read and comprehend engineered drawings and technical specifications
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Bluebeam

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to (50) pounds
• Ability to distinguish shades of color
• Standing, walking, lifting, bending, climbing, repetitive motions
• Exposure to occasional outside weather conditions, heat and cold, noise, moving components, and equipment

Hours

• 45 hour work weeks
• Weekend, off shift, and Holiday work is anticipated

Buist Electric is a multi-dimensional contractor. We specialize in electrical construction, service, testing, automation, low voltage, audio visual, technology solutions, and outdoor utility installations. We are well known in our industry as a top place to work with a strong company culture, competitive wages, and an unparalleled benefit package.