Licensed Electrician - 1st Shift

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM with expected overtime

Pay range is $35.17 - $37.02 an hour DOE

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks paid vacation time accrued in the first year of employment + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Paid continued education for applicable licenses and certifications
• We provide all PPE, uniforms, and safety shoes required for the job
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

What You'll Do

As the Electrician, you are responsible for all electrical troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and electrical installations throughout the Simsbury Manufacturing plant. Other duties will include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values
• Align with the Business Excellence, identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, productivity and safety performance within the assigned departments.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Complete electrical work related to machine installation; repair and overhaul including facilities power distribution, installation and maintenance.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance within the Simsbury and Westover Plants
• Troubleshoot, identify and repair worn and failed electrical components, switches, fuses, etc.
• Read and interpret complicated electrical drawings including three dimensional views; to set up new equipment and maintain current equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance in all categories of Electrical to keep all production lines running efficiently and maintain a safe work environment.
• Must respond to an on-call pager once every 3 - 4 weeks to cover a 24/7 manufacturing schedule

What We're Looking For:

• Must have either an E1 or E2 license.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing / commercial environment repairing and maintaining electrical systems
• 4+ of technical school (Journeyman) preferred.
• Must have electrical knowledge and electrical practices and methods to identify and communicate problems with suggestions to implement alternative methods.
• Ability to obtain a Possessor's Certificate through BATFE
• Ability to understand the machine process and determine root cause of machine malfunction
• Ability to wear PPE including Arc Flash Gear to comply with NFPA 70E
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.