Summary
The Electrical Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and controls that support the facility’s operations. This role ensures reliable power distribution, compliance with safety and environmental standards, and minimal downtime for production, particularly within an IPA (isopropyl alcohol) distillation environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Operate and monitor facility electrical systems, including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS systems, and control panels.
· Ensure proper functioning of electrical supply to distillation, packaging, and storage areas.
· Maintain operational logs and update maintenance records.
· Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment.
· Diagnose faults in motors, drives, PLCs, and electrical circuits; make necessary repairs or coordinate with vendors.
· Inspect wiring, breakers, grounding systems, and lighting for compliance and safety.
· Follow NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC, and site-specific electrical safety protocols.
· Participate in lockout/tagout (LOTO) and hot work permitting procedures.
· Support facility compliance with EPA and local environmental standards for hazardous locations (Class I, Division I/II).
· Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
· Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment and electrical systems.· Respond promptly to electrical failures or power disruptions to minimize production downtime.
· Support plant operations during outages, startup, and shutdown activities.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in electrical systems preferred.
· 0-1+ years’ experience as an industrial electrician, electrical operator, or related role in a manufacturing, chemical, or refinery environment.
· Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical manuals.
· Strong troubleshooting skills in both AC and DC systems.
· Ability to work in hazardous locations with flammable products (training provided).
· Bilingual English / Korean
Preferred Qualifications
· Journeyman Electrician License (Texas) or higher.
· Prior experience in chemical manufacturing, distillation, or petroleum/IPA processing.
· Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
· Knowledge of industrial controls, PLCs, and instrumentation basics.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms
- Regular and consistent attendance
- Ability to frequently be standing and walking for extended periods during shift
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in all-weather environments
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to five stories
- Ability to enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard
Work Environment
· Combination of indoor and outdoor work in varying temperatures.
· Exposure to chemical odors, vapors, and potentially hazardous materials (PPE provided).
· Rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime may be required to support continuous operations.
Note
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
