Journeyperson Electrician
Full Time
Portland, OR 97202
$35 - $45 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
Darigold is seeking an Oregon licensed Plant Journeyman Electrician (PJ) or a Limited Supervising Electrician (PS) to join our Portland Plant Maintenance team. The candidate must have industrial electrical experience and will be responsible for installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment following the National electrical Code (NEC), manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
What you will do: (
other duties may be assigned):
Responsible for maintaining all types of plant equipment in good working order including but not limited to:
- Maintain and provide proof of state licensing required to fulfill this position. Complete the state requirements for continuing education to maintain licensing.
- Assist maintenance manager in providing a plant master electrical permit and establishing the plant location as a training site for any needed electrical apprentices.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, test, install or repair electrical parts, equipment and systems including power distribution, motors, controls, VFDs and PLCs.
- Perform accurate instrument calibrations and other preventive maintenance including following written procedures and detailed documentation of results.
- Troubleshoot and repair process sensors,
- Troubleshoot and resolve control networks, instrumentation, PLC, HMI, VFD, servo and control problems in collaboration with plant IT/OT staff.
- Safely work with three phase and single-phase medium voltage and low voltage electrical systems ac/dc 24v-480v.
- Read and interpret work orders, safety rules, mechanical and electrical control drawings, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Working knowledge of national, state, local building codes, OSHA, and standard industry safety rules/regulations.
- Perform the general duties of a plant electrician; run conduit & wire, replace electrical equipment, install new equipment, perform preventive maintenance on production and facilities equipment, initiate and modify electrical designs, and update electrical drawings.
- Entering data and hours worked utilizing CMMS (EAM). Follow proper procedures for checking out parts inventory from stockroom.
- Following all plant safety procedures, this includes wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.as well as LOTO procedures.
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Maintain accurate and complete records, document all work performed appropriately.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Willing to cover for and assist maintenance mechanics when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, in conformance with the position’s Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with facility training sessions and materials. The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the Plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager.
What you will bring:
- Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
- Maintain license in good standing with the state of Oregon, provide license number for verification check.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to work in a wet/humid environment with moderate noise.
- Effectively work in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to urgent repairs.
- Ability to multitask with multiple projects or tasks across different production lines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, reach, bend, climb and occasionally sit throughout the entire shift.
- Ability to lift up-to 50 pounds occasionally and assist others when lifting is necessary.
What you will need:
- Oregon Plant Journeyman (PJ) or Oregon Limited Supervising Electrician (PS) license with 4 years verifiable industrial electrical experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
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