Electrician

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Must be capable of completing all safety requirements and procedures independently and without prompting.

- Must hold a current NFPA 70E certification and demonstrate consistent compliance with arc flash procedures.

- Must be capable of receiving direction from the leadership team and advising if direction appears incorrect.

- Must have a positive attitude and be self-motivated to identify and complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.

- Must communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers regarding job status, parts requirements, and safety concerns.

- Must be capable of defining the root cause of basic electrical problems and communicating findings to supervision.

- Must assist with training 3rd Class Electricians in hand skills, safety, and basic procedures under direction.

- Must maintain high housekeeping standards and set the example for junior classifications.

- Must complete and update all assigned work orders in the CMMS (Limble) system accurately and on time.

Technical Skills

- Must be proficient in all M-5 3rd Class Electrical skills.

- Must be capable of independently installing EMT, rigid metallic conduit (RMC), PVC conduit, and liquidtight flexible conduit (Sealtite) including all fittings, couplings, and terminations.

- Must be capable of sizing and installing junction boxes, pull boxes, and wiring enclosures per NEC requirements.

- Must understand and work safely within motor control circuits: identify and describe the function of starters, contactors, overload relays, and control transformers.

- Must be capable of performing basic motor replacements and reconnections (line voltage and control wiring) under direct supervision of a 1st Class Electrician or higher.

- Must be capable of troubleshooting basic motor circuit faults: blown fuses, tripped overload relays, open control circuits, and failed contactors.

- Must demonstrate understanding of 480V three-phase power systems and work safely within those systems under direct supervision, following all arc flash procedures.

- Must read and interpret motor control schematics, wiring diagrams, and hardwired ladder diagrams with proficiency.

- Must demonstrate basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC): grounding, bonding, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and conduit fill.

- Must understand the purpose and basic operation of variable frequency drives (VFDs): identify drive components, read fault codes, and perform manual start/stop from a drive keypad.

- Must identify and document electrical circuit information in the CMMS system for all assets worked on.

- Must perform all LOTO procedures fully and independently; capable of establishing and verifying zero-energy states on assigned equipment.

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Hourly Rate:  $32.40

Required to take Electrical Test on site with a required score of 80%+

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate:

(If a degree is required it must be from an accredited institution)

- High School Diploma or GED

- Electrical Training Certificates requested

Additional Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

(If a degree is required it must be from an accredited institution)

- Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience is a plus

If you are interested in being part of a world class Maintenance function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.