INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN at Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Install, repair and maintain a wide variety of electrical equipment and circuitry including electric motors, programmable drives, high voltage circuits, electrical control panels, programmable logic controllers, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Read and interpret writing diagrams, blueprints and manuals.


• Install and maintain electrical equipment, power distribution, lighting, signals and alarms.


• Troubleshoot and maintain relay logic circuits, starters, motors, electrical metering and measuring devices.


• Install and maintain electrical equipment, power distribution, lighting, signals and alarms.


• Troubleshoot and maintain relay logic circuits, starters, motors, electrical metering and measuring devices.


• Design, build and repair various control panels.


• Draw schematics.


• Use multimeters, meggers, amp probes, oscilloscope, signal generators and other electrical/electronic test equipment.


• Update and maintain knowledge of National Electrical Code.


• Troubleshoot and repair various electronic controls and circuits.


• Repair circuit boards and electronic components. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyman or similar related certification or 2-year degree in Maintenance/Electrical/Mechanical Technology or equivalent with experience.


• Minimum of 4 years industrial experience in related field.


• Ability and willingness to work 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts and flexibility to work a schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends or holidays.

BENEFITS

Benefits include being an employee-owner participating in our ESOP program and benefitting from an additional full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).  Amsted Rail, Brenco offers career advancement and long-term commitment to its employees through in-house training as well as tuition reimbursement.  We also have a park which includes a swimming pool, fishing ponds, basketball courts and a softball field.

** Selected candidates must pass an assessment and interview process.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements.  To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedseals.com or www.amstedrail.com.