Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.nnSummarynnThe purpose of the Electrician is to maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventative maintenance, and install electrical equipment within and around the facilities to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production chargeable to electrical maintenance. Responsible for carrying out the assigned tasks in a timely manner.nnPrincipal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesnnRead, write and follow manufacturer’s manuals on installation, maintenance, repair and overhaul of electrical.nnMust be able to size and calculate jobs with a knowledge and understanding of N.E.C.nnRead, understand, interpret and draw electrical schematics and blueprints.nnMust know shop math and interpret blueprints and schematics.nnCommunicate as necessary to all other Electricians daily issues, fixes, needed repairs, emergency repairs, as well as any needed scheduled repairs needed for weekend work.nnCoordinate with contractors on necessary repairs and projects.nnKnowledge of general National Electrical Code (NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, &79)nnPerform assigned tasks efficiently with minimum supervision as directed by management.nnBe proficient and able to repair, install and maintain control circuits and motors, three phase: 480/277 VAC, 240/120 VAC, and 208/120 VAC and single-phase volts: 120 volts.nnSupervise and direct electrical installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment, machinery, and plant facilities as well as trouble-shoot and diagnose electrical problems within the plant and/or facilities.nnMust be able to trouble-shoot and diagnose problems.nnMinimum EducationnnHigh School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience. 2 years technical college is preferred.nnExperience Requirementsnn1 - 2 years electrical experience.nnMust possess knowledge of electrical motors and controls.nnReading, writing, math and analytical skills required.nnEnvironmental Factors and Physical RequirementsnnMust be able to move throughout assigned areas of responsibility carrying required equipment and tools to perform trouble shooting procedures, repairs and preventative maintenance.nnMust be able to reach vertical heights up to 150' to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and monitor equipment both open and in confined spaces.nnMust be able to work outside in all seasonal weather, stand for 8 to 14 hours.nnExposure to air born dust, chemicals, such as hexane, caustic sode, butanone, ethanol and aluminum chloride.nnWhen in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.nnMay be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.nnMay be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db. to 110 db.May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.nnMust wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.nnMay need to climb ladders.nnPerdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.