Electrician

Bioenergy Development LLC, a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking an Industrial Electrician for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems for manufacture of biodiesel. The company has a significant presence in the chemical manufacturing industry and operates a waste-to-biodiesel plant, one of the largest in North America.  It is a preferred supplier of biodiesel to major travel center operators in the United States. 

  Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of a plant’s electrical systems.
• Capable of installing multiple types of manufacturing electrical systems.
• Maintain, and repair electrical systems.
• Create and monitor logs or reports for all electrical repairs performed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical manufacturing issues.
• Use testing devices to ensure electrical systems are working properly. 
• Read and interpret technical diagrams and blueprints to understand electrical layouts and systems. 
• Understand how the facility’s electrical system operates under normal and emergency conditions
• Perform preventative maintenance on variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, pumps, generators, etc.
• Repairing faulty equipment, wiring, or control devices.
• Evaluate equipment failures using a variety of meters.
• Work with high-voltage systems.
• Understand and follow compliance with safety regulations. 
• Conduct regular plant inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. 
• Collaborate Work with engineers and maintenance staff, to coordinate repairs.
• Maintain equipment so the plant is in good working order.
• Notify maintenance and other personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Possess practical knowledge of BQ 9000 concepts, practices, and procedures
• Understand Bioenergy Quality Policy and dedication to consistently and safely providing quality products that meet the needs of our customers.
• May serve on an Employee Safety (Involvement) Committee.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5 years of Industrial Electrician chemical experience or a closely similar industrial plant manufacturing setting.
• Hold a Journeyman or Master license.
• Possess specialized expertise in installing and maintaining electrical systems within manufacturing operations and/or a related field is an advantage.
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods
• Able to work at multi-levels
• Able to climb straight ladders
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Additional Information

 This is a full-time position that reports to the Maintenance Manager. The work schedule for this position is a Monday – Friday, day, schedule. This role may be required to overtime hours outside regular shift schedule to support non-routine work and plant turnarounds. The Memphis biodiesel manufacturing plant operates on a 7-day, 24-hour schedule.