Master Electrician

General Mills•Chanhassen, MN

8d•$51 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of our manufacturing group, the focus of this role is to ensure electrical safety for the entire plant. The Master Electrician oversees electrical installations, develops electrical safety standards, leads training and troubleshooting, and works closely with customers across the site including operations, maintenance, food safety & quality, logistics, and engineering teams.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Proficient in English
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Two-year trade school certificate in an accredited Electrical program
State of Minnesota Master Electrician Class A license
Minimum 5 years of work experience as a licensed Minnesota Electrician in an industrial environment
Strong understanding of MN Electrical Statues, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E
Experience working on low-voltage (<600 V) systems, including PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), motor controls, and instrumentation
Experience with electrical contractor and project management
Experience troubleshooting equipment in an industrial setting
Effective communication, safety, and leadership skills
Must be able to work in a cross functional team environment that requires continuous skill development
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

Nice To Haves

Desire/passion to learn more about the software side of controls/automation

Responsibilities

Supervise electrical work of GMI registered unlicensed employees and contractors performing installations, additions, alterations, or repair work at Chanhassen
Review electrical drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documents to ensure equipment meets GMI standards or determine appropriate solutions to achieve equivalent status
Lead efforts to develop, centralize, and maintain electrical system documentation, one-line diagrams, short circuit, and arc flash studies
Stay current with GMI Electrical Engineering Standards
Lead electrical safety requirements including training and onboarding with new employees concerning PPE compliance, MN electrical licensing requirements, compliance of NFPA 70E and the GMI Electrical Safe Work Practices Program
Approve electrical work hours for unlicensed employees and ensure unlicensed registrations and continuing education credits are current
Lead continuing education training to build electrical skills in registered unlicensed employees
Provide guidance for current and future electrical system modifications
Coordinate and facilitate audits with the State of MN Electrical Inspector
Develop and implement comprehensive electrical system preventive maintenance plan for the electrical infrastructure and distribution for the Chanhassen plant
Plan electrical maintenance work orders and assign to registered unlicensed employees
Facilitate building electrical shutdowns for preventative and corrective work
Maintain integrity of emergency and stand-by electrical system
Maintain and standardize electrical nomenclature for all switchgear, transformers, and panelboards
Troubleshoot power interruptions and lead reliability efforts to maintain power to the site
Be on call for site power interruptions and coordinate efforts with Xcel Energy or other electrical utilities
Lead root cause analysis, maintenance, and repair on industrial process equipment