Lineman apprentice Jobs in Augusta, GA

Job Description

• Performs mechanical and electrical repair of all equipment associated with operations.
• Installs machinery, pipes, structural steel, etc. at a multi-plant location.
• Specify and purchase replacement parts and equipment.
• Helps maintain correct stockroom inventory.
• Receives and carries out directions accurately and efficiently.
• Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Knows and complies with all corporate/plant policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to Responsible Care in every day activities.
• Directs all or portions of maintenance work crew or in concert with others as directed.
• Interprets and reacts to instrumentation readings to control the process.
• Diagnoses problems and determines course of action to solve or correct situation.
• Maintains housekeeping.
• Ability to self direct assignments and complete in a safe and efficient manner.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in plant-wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives.
• Paricipates on the Safety Committee on a voluntary rotational basis.
• Participates in HSE activities (i.e., Toolbox meetings, accident investigations, hazard IDs, etc.)
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Four Technical Trade Courses (Apprentice Program)
• Electrical Knowledge 480V MCC Buckets – Troubleshooting and Minor Repairs
• Welding Experience

Experience:

• Industrial Maintenance Experience 5+ Years Preferred
• Experience working on Industrial Conveying Systems; Screw, Trays, Rollers, Belt, Elevators, Screen-boxes, Etc.
• Experience working on Pumps; Centrifugal, Gear, Rotary, Submersible, Diaphragm, Etc.
• Experience working on Cartridge Seals, Air Seals, Packing, Etc.
• Experience in Pipe Fitting; Threaded, Welded, Compression, Etc.
• Experience working on Agitators, Airlocks, Bagger Unit, Etc.
• Experience working with Shop Tools; Drill Press, Hydraulic Press, Band Saw, Belt Sander, Weld Machine, Etc.
• Experience in Coupling/Shafts Alignments and their tools

Skills & Knowledge:

• Pass a Mechanical Aptitude Test (Written and Hands On)
• Able to follow Written and Verbal Instructions
• Able to Demonstrate Basic Computer Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills, Work Well within Team Environments
• Good Decision-making Skills (makes decisions, acts upon them, willing to defend decisions over peer pressure)
• Must Demonstrate a Strong Work Ethic (Attendance, Attitude, Etc.)
• Understanding of LOTO, Hot Work, Line Break, SOP, Etc.

Additional Information

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

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