Electrician Journeyman I

American Refining Group Inc.

Bradford, PA 16701, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Construction

Full Time

Job Description

Position Title: Electrician Journeyman I

Compensation: Full-time, Non-Exempt (NE32) commensurate with experience.

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Electrician Journeyman I: (Not limited to)

The Electrician Journeyman I position is responsible to maintain operation of all plant electrical equipment and devices. Individuals in this role design, install, program and repair electrical systems, apparatus, logic controllers, network devices, as well as electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. The journeyman electrician troubleshoots problems and determines solutions using specialized training, knowledge, and skills in accordance with safety requirements. Using electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, they work to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. The successful candidate will work and train under the supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor, Electrical Specialist and/or the designated Electrician Journeyman.

Design, blueprint, program, size and install power supply wiring, detailed control wiring and logic programming for newly installed or upgraded machines, equipment, motors, transformers, and process units all of which must accommodate Class 1 Div.1 & 2 hazardous locations through unclassified areas.
Troubleshoot, test, and diagnose malfunctioning equipment and machinery from 12VDC through 600VAC such as control circuits, power wiring circuits, distribution panels, motor leads, transformers, UPS systems, lighting, relays, various switches, signal devices.
Size and install rigid metal conduit, brackets, stanchions and use various other mounting techniques for proper conduit and wiring installations.
Effectively utilize hand tools, power tools and test equipment such as ammeter, voltage tester, megger meter, ohmmeter, ground loop meter, power analyzer, infrared camera, DC battery analyzer, laptop computer with various software packages, programs, and testing devices.
Troubleshoot, test, and diagnose malfunctioning medium & high voltage distribution equipment and machinery ranging from 2.4KV through 35KV such as, control circuits, power wiring circuits, bus duct, medium and high voltage switchgear, transformers, motors, and starters.
May replace or repair high voltage equipment such as fuses, cables, stress cones, insulators, cutouts switches and cable terminations.
Safely use ladders, scaffolding, platforms and operate motorized equipment such as an insulated bucket truck and man lifts.
Guide, instruct, train, and troubleshoot equipment alongside process personnel and various other colleagues to ensure optimal operations.
Perform work in compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC following company safety procedures and professional standards.
Follow all work rules and practices of safety and housekeeping including wearing of all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Required to successfully complete all company mandated safety training, as well as understand and operate under lockout-tagout regulations and open line/entry permit requirements.
Practice continuous learning to update skills and knowledge of new technologies as it applies to refinery electrical maintenance.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Benefits Available to Electrician Journeyman I:

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
Paid Holidays & Personal Days
Education & Employee Assistance Plans
Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Electrician Journeyman I:

High School GED with associate degree in electrical technology required.
Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in electrical maintenance position or specialization desired.

Other Qualifications of Electrician Journeyman I:

Familiar with the National Electric Code handbook and knowledgeable of all electrical techniques and safety practices necessary to be a qualified Industrial Electrician.
Proficient in the use of computers and basic office technologies including Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledgeable in Rockwell and other field-related software as applicable.
Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license and obtain a Class B CDL license necessary to operate bucket truck.
Exhibit above average mechanical and mathematical skills with aptitude for PLC & HMI programming and code.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and/or direct the work of others as appropriate.
Participate in intensive on-the-job training of refinery’s electrical power systems and various integrated control systems requiring advanced electrical knowledge.
Lead and direct the work of others (both internal and external) and interact as a valuable team member with refinery personnel.
Able to work independently, effectively manage time and handle multiple tasks or projects as assigned.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Electrician Journeyman I:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: includes the ability to meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently or within a team, perform repetitive tasks, assess spatial relations, communicate effectively, read, and comprehend, interpret information, organize, think critically, and troubleshoot.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb/crawl, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, depth perception, assembling parts, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.

Demonstrate physical ability and skill to climb, enter vessels through man ways and work in elevated locations or confined spaces.

Work in various indoor and outdoor environments in extreme heat or cold with exposure to hazardous materials.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, scheduled time off and/or shift work as required to support plant operations.

Position is subject to callout; must be available to report for duty as needed.

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.

Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at 814-368-1215.