Packaging Electrician

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar.
The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products.
Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico.
In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.
ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.
The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.
OVERVIEW The Packaging Electrician troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs all production, packaging and ancillary equipment throughout the plant.
The Packaging Electrician lays out, assembles, installs, connects, maintains, repairs, and tests complicated electrical and closely allied equipment such as such as starters, electrical motors, switches, switchboards, electrical circuits, fixtures, control equipment, motors, generators, etc.
, using tools such as volt meters, mega and amp meters, etc.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Plans major and difficult installations from blueprints, sketches, and specifications Installs, connects, and repairs complicated interlocks Splices high voltage wires and solders high voltage connections Adjusts electrical equipment such as timers, brakes, relays, VFD’s, etc.
Cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs conduit and fittings Tests circuits for continuity, proper connection, and load, using testing equipment such as amp meters, voltmeters, watt meters, etc.
Reads and interprets blue prints, sketches, and schematic drawings, as required Plans minor lay-outs; determines materials and supplies needed in accordance with applicable codes Provides lock-out and or mechanical isolation for operation and maintenance tasks Provides a combination of both Instrumentation and electrical trade assistance in any failure or prevention of failure in regards to the operating equipment Provides the technical data required by operational personnel to make sound decisions in the best interests of the company Works with operations personnel to provide feedback, select equipment, evaluate designs, and develop project budgets on proposed projects Maintains safe working conditions of all equipment, conducts weekly safety audits, and reports all unsafe and or failing or potential to fail equipment Performs other duties such as assigned WORK EXPERIENCES 2+ years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician in a production environment Must have knowledge of 480 Volt 3 Phase distribution systems Must have knowledge of industrial electrical/equipment installations Ability to diagnose and repair electrical mechanical problems that arise Must be able to troubleshoot AC and DC drives and control systems Must be familiar with PLC controls.
PLC programming skills a plus Possess a working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics Computer skills in such programs as Microsoft Office and Outlook a plus Have knowledge in technical drawings and the ability to interpret said drawings Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shifts EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school education or equivalent Electrician Trade designation ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) Core Competencies: Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times.
Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.
Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.
Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
Individual Contributor: Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.
LOCATION OF ROLE Baltimore, MD We are an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.