Shift Electrician

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar.

The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products.

Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico.

In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy.

The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize.

The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.

ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

The Shift Electrician Lays out, assembles, installs, maintains, repairs, and tests complicated electrical and closely allied equipment such as such as starters, electrical motors, switches, switchboards, electrical circuits, etc., using tools such as volt meters, mega and amp meters, etc.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assigned to maintenance and repairs, but also performs construction work when required.

Performs work assigned by supervisor, but in the absence of Electrical Supervisor performs work in response to orders from Shift Engineer or requests from other departments.

In the absence of Electrical Supervisor on the second and third shifts, makes certain minor decisions, including the assignment of job priorities.

Contacts Shift Engineer in regard to major decisions.

Plans major and difficult installations from blueprints, sketches, and specifications.

Installs, connects, and repairs complicated interlocks.

Splices high voltage wires and solders high voltage connections.

Instructs lower mechanics in the proper performance of their duties as may be required.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements involved in the job.

WORK EXPERIENCES Four years industrial electrical experience within a refinery.

PLC knowledge/experience will be considered a plus.

Expereince with 480 Voltage or higher is required.

REQUIREMENTS High school education or equivalent NCCER Certification Electrician License required.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES Must have an expert knowledge of turbine and switchboard equipment and electrical distribution systems.

When working on second and third shifts, must be able to make certain decisions affecting refinery operations.

Must be able to read blueprints, be familiar with the principles of electricity, and with the construction and functioning of electrical equipment in accordance with applicable codes.

Must have good electrical troubleshooting skills.

Must be able to use electrician’s tools and shop equipment and be able to install, connect, and repair electrical equipment.

Must be able to withstand considerable physical effort including standing or walking, climbing, lying in a prone position, crouching, kneeling, carrying, pulling, and pushing.

Must have ability to work on scaffolds or ladders safely Must be able to frequently lift moderately heavy materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed.

Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

HOURLY RATE: Starting Rate: $45.01.

Paid vacation and sick time after probationary period LOCATION OF ROLE Chalmette, LA We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.