Electrical Technician
Date: Sep 20, 2024
Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Annual Wage Range: $68,675.20 - $94,428.40
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Industrial or commercial Electrician? Would you like to work at one location and not travel from customer to customer? WR Grace has an opening for an Electrical Technician that may be a perfect match…
Grace is hiring an Electrical Technician to work at our Columbia, MD campus where we have office buildings, numerous labs, and a pilot plant. You will participate in a variety of tasks that include installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. You will oversee and supervise contractors and vendors. In addition, you will ensure the fire alarms are maintained in accordance with standards and codes, and gas detection/gas sensors are properly calibrated and maintained.
We offer flexible work hours, with 7am-4pm as highly preferred. Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and maintain electrical fixtures, wiring, and building systems on adhering to all state, local and company code and safety policies.
- Perform electrical systems testing to ensuring proper installation and operation.
- Assist in supervision of electrical contractors.
- Assist in coordination and communication of electrical shutdowns.
- Knowledge of explosion proof wiring methods and connections of electrical systems to powerlines, providing electricity to buildings.
- Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for modifications. Recommend necessary electrical repairs.
- Maintain shop material inventory.
- Complete all required safety forms.
- Replace conduit, wiring, breakers, and other electrical components as needed
- Determine campus electrical hazards. Safely isolate, lock and tagout circuits and equipment to enable troubleshooting and repairs.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED
- Must be able to see different colors to discern color-coded wiring.
- 5+ years’ electrical experience working industrial or commercial environment with experience in troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of industrial control systems
- Knowledge of electrical systems and related codes
- Knowledge of electrical wiring and related code
- Ability to read drawings and schematics
- Ability to use hand and power tools related to the electrical installation.
- Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in using computer software, (ARC Facilities, Limble CMMS, SAP Ariba or related)
Physical Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Apprentice or Journeyman’s license
- Knowledge of electronics and instrumentation.
- Experience with PLC
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Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore