Industrial Electrician - Day Shift

Industrial Electrician

Weir ESCO

Newton, Mississippi

Onsite/1st Shift

Purpose of Role: The Industrial Electrician will provide support and installation for various types of equipment.  The equipment will include electrical works on compressors, motors, industrial electrical and wiring systems. The candidate will handle assigned opportunities, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance tasks to minimize impact to production and improve equipment reliability.  To be successful in this role, the following qualities are critical: possess the ability to learn new processes and systems, maintain integrity with all daily activities, work with limited supervision, understanding of electrical systems or industrial experience in electrical and mechanical systems. 

Why choose Weir: Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install various components and electrical systems at the site including conduit, lighting systems, electric motors and controls, and will work with single phase, 3-phase, and 24v systems.
• Have demonstrated ability to read blueprints and schematics, troubleshoot AC/DC control circuits, along with drives.
• Will also be a key resource in maintaining and servicing 3-phase electrical systems, power distribution, MCC, lighting, and running conduit as required to add or change locations of devices.
• Can manage project work in self-directed manner, working safely and proactively, and can manage the ordering communication of component needs to maintain the open work orders and budget control for the department projects.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment as an electrician or other equivalent technical trade
• Associate's degree in industrial maintenance with a focus on electrical or electro-mechanical, or equivalent experience.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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