Becoming an electrician in Rock Island, IA, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in various states, including Iowa. In Rock Island, IA, the average wage for electricians is approximately $1078 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Industrial Services Technician to join our team at Shaw Electric (Iowa). As an Industrial Services Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional support services to our customers by understanding their needs and solving them with accuracy. Key Responsibilities • Perform high voltage testing and maintenance on breakers, starters, transformers, cables, and other medium voltage equipment. • Conduct thermography studies by taking thermography images, identifying overheating and other electrical issues, creating reports and presenting to customers. • Effectively communicate and coordinate work-in-progress including updates to the customer and other internal team members. • Construct and install electrical and control systems by building panels, terminating wiring, and installing power and control wiring to the customers' satisfaction and according to industry codes/requirements. • Install and troubleshoot control systems, including PLC control devices, PLC programming, wireless devices, industrial networks, and field devices and instruments. • Regularly perform troubleshooting on motors, relays, low voltage power systems, PLCs, instrument loops, and communication systems. Essential Skills • Schematic reading • Electrical theory • PLC programming • Relay logic • Electrical one line diagram development • Instrumentation P&ID • Comfortable with industrial controls • Familiar with Communications networking • AC motors, DC motors • Drive operation & theory • Leadership skills • Preventive maintenance techniques • Good organizational skills • Power systems understanding • Thermography data gathering and reporting • High voltage electrical safety • High voltage testing, including megger, high potential, Doble, VLF, oil sampling, ducter, CT testing • Arc flash data gathering • Visual inspection skills for abnormalities of equipment
See More Details >>Arconic is currently in search of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Rolled Products North America (RPNA) Manufacturing, Technology, and Engineering (MTE) Team, based out of Davenport, IA, Lancaster, PA or Alcoa, TN. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization. Job Summary: The MTE group is responsible for equipment reliability improvement, process improvement, equipment troubleshooting and upgrade support, automation and smart manufacturing, standard practice implementation, and major capital projects. This is a key role in the global Manufacturing, Technology, and Engineering Team within the Rolled Products business group of Arconic Corp. This business group has several domestic and international manufacturing facilities the Senior Electrical Engineer will support. The incumbent will be required to act with a high degree of autonomy in the performance of assignments. While this role with have global responsibility, the home location is preferred to be located at our location in Davenport, IA. ABOUT Davenport Works Davenport Works is the country's largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live. Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we: Act With Integrity. We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. Safeguard our Future. We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. Grow Stronger Together. We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. Earn Customer Loyalty. We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. Drive Operational Excellence. We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. Create Value. We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. This position is subject to Export Control Law This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Arconic is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
See More Details >>About the Job We are seeking an experienced electrical technician to join our team at Shaw Electric (Iowa). As an Industrial Services Technician, you will work on a wide range of projects, from industrial power and control applications to troubleshooting and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, be able to think critically, and possess strong communication and leadership skills. You will work closely with engineering personnel and Shaw Electric staff to successfully complete projects. Responsibilities: • Provide technical support to customers by understanding their needs and solving them effectively. • Perform high voltage testing and maintenance on medium voltage equipment. • Conduct thermography studies and create reports for customers. • Install and troubleshoot electrical and control systems according to industry codes and requirements. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance and repair. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. • Strong communication and leadership skills. • Familiarity with industrial controls and PLC programming.
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