Electrician (Industrial) (Oglethorpe, GA) - Austin Industrial

Overview

Industrial electrician troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing high‑voltage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• power distribution
• motor repair
• plc troubleshooting
• conduit installation
• electrical testing
• system inspection

Tasks

-Maintain a professional working relationship with multi discipline maintenance teams. -Work a rotating shift schedule when needed. -Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. -Troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of electrical power distribution system with utilization voltages of 480V, 4,160V and 13.8KV. -Maintain proper safety awareness and follow plant safety procedures in all activities. -Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. -Troubleshooting and repairing AC induction motors of all types, single and three phases. -Develop a working knowledge of various PLC manufactures and Control systems to assist with troubleshooting and interlock testing. -Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. -Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. -Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. -Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, and voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

Requirements

• schematics
• test equipment
• ppe
• mobility
• flexibility

What You Bring

-Must be proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. -Utilize and become proficient with various electrical test equipment including but not limited to: VOM, insulation resistance tester, micro-ohmmeter, Motor Circuit Analyzer (MCE). -Must be able to perform work wearing personnel protective equipment. Including but not limited to the following: rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, sand blast hoods, fire resistant coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs and safety glasses. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; work at heights; balance for extended periods of time. -Willing to work, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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About Austin Industries

-Grew from a family-run bridge builder into three specialized divisions—bridge & road, commercial, and industrial construction. -Tackles complex infrastructure: highways, bridges, oil‑and‑gas facilities, airports, and large‑scale commercial campuses. -Its industrial arm leads maintenance, turnarounds, and soft‑craft services for petrochemical, power, and manufacturing plants. -Commercial projects span aviation terminals, hotels, universities, sports venues, and semiconductor fabs. -Standing out with award‑winning safety performance and in‑house fabrication capabilities. -Combines deep legacy in civil engineering with modern, integrated construction and maintenance solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the united states.

Security Clearance

-must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.