Electric operator job description
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Example electric operator requirements on a job description
Electric operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in electric operator job postings.
Sample electric operator requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Electrician License
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical operations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
- Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations
Sample required electric operator soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to work with a high level of accuracy
- Desire to learn and stay current with industry developments
Electric operator job description example 1
BHP electric operator job description
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability.
Come and be a part of this success!
Purpose
This role will safely execute reactive, planned and scheduled electrical and Instrumentation maintenance on facilities, pumping systems and infrastructure strictly adhering to NFPA 70E and MSHA CFR requirements in metal non-metal mines. Support the operations and maintenance teams to execute work on geotechnical structures, site roads, tailings, drainage, storm water inspection and repairs in peak periods.
About the Role
Accountabilities:
* Strictly follow and comply with Arizona State requirements, NFPA 70E standards and MSHA CFR requirements as a qualified electrical worker.
* Stay current with industry requirements for electrical safety including arc flash requirements.
* Reporting of events and hazards in a timely and accurate manner.
* Maintain the necessary skills to efficiently and effectively perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on all facilities and equipment, to include instrumentation, PLC and SCADA.
* Risk assess work activities and ensure actions are taken to enable safe work execution.
* Execute reactive, planned and scheduled equipment maintenance using standard processes and systems.
* As needed, support execution of operations activities.
* Follow maintenance schedules and record equipment maintenance history and work activities in the business system.
* Execute assigned project activities.
* Support the identification and implementation of improvement initiatives.
* Maintain cross-functional relationships with Operations and Maintenance peers and leadership to support delivery of maintenance.
About You
A minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Journeyman Electrician in a heavy industrial or mining work setting.
Experience working with electrical distribution systems
Ability to read, understand and communicate electrical drawings and prints
Operating and site field experience including safety, health and environment.
Solid interpersonal skills to interact and maintain effective relationships with contractors, regulators and community stakeholders.
Proficient in the MS Office suite.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognize that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability.
Come and be a part of this success!
Purpose
This role will safely execute reactive, planned and scheduled electrical and Instrumentation maintenance on facilities, pumping systems and infrastructure strictly adhering to NFPA 70E and MSHA CFR requirements in metal non-metal mines. Support the operations and maintenance teams to execute work on geotechnical structures, site roads, tailings, drainage, storm water inspection and repairs in peak periods.
About the Role
Accountabilities:
* Strictly follow and comply with Arizona State requirements, NFPA 70E standards and MSHA CFR requirements as a qualified electrical worker.
* Stay current with industry requirements for electrical safety including arc flash requirements.
* Reporting of events and hazards in a timely and accurate manner.
* Maintain the necessary skills to efficiently and effectively perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on all facilities and equipment, to include instrumentation, PLC and SCADA.
* Risk assess work activities and ensure actions are taken to enable safe work execution.
* Execute reactive, planned and scheduled equipment maintenance using standard processes and systems.
* As needed, support execution of operations activities.
* Follow maintenance schedules and record equipment maintenance history and work activities in the business system.
* Execute assigned project activities.
* Support the identification and implementation of improvement initiatives.
* Maintain cross-functional relationships with Operations and Maintenance peers and leadership to support delivery of maintenance.
About You
A minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Journeyman Electrician in a heavy industrial or mining work setting.
Experience working with electrical distribution systems
Ability to read, understand and communicate electrical drawings and prints
Operating and site field experience including safety, health and environment.
Solid interpersonal skills to interact and maintain effective relationships with contractors, regulators and community stakeholders.
Proficient in the MS Office suite.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognize that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024