Overview: Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year Prysmian manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. Make Your Mark at Prysmian! Insurance Benefits: • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance • Supplemental Life/ AD&D Insurance • Short-term Disability • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Flu shots (paid) • EAP Financial Benefits: • 401K Company Contribution • Employee Stock Ownership • Safety Shoe Allowance • 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift Premium Time Off Benefits: • Paid Vacation • 12 paid holidays • Paid Parental Leave The Plant Electrician is responsible for investigating and resolving electrical maintenance issues. This would include installation, troubleshooting, and repair of control panels and associated components, motor circuits, building and lighting circuits and control circuits. The Plant Electrician will also perform preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic systems of the production equipment and physical plant. Inspection and calibration of various equipment such as pressure transducers, electrical and pneumatic controllers, level indicators and controllers, pressure and temperature transmitters, footage counters and limit switches are also required tasks. They will work from schematics, manuals, drawings, sketches, written and verbal instructions. They will also complete minor repairs on AC and DC motors up to 250 HP. Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: • Make use of “troubleshooting” techniques to keep all equipment and facilities in a state of good repair. • Install and troubleshoot electronic equipment from schematic drawings or blueprints. • Design and maintain logic systems for new equipment installation and retrofitting of old equipment. • Repair drive and drive support systems including the replacement of discrete components (i.e., I.C. chips and transistors). • Take care of tools and equipment. Maintain good housekeeping in assigned work areas. Qualifications: • High School Diploma / GED required • 3+ years of experience as an electrician in an industrial plant, preferred • A methodical approach to troubleshoot issues and good analytical skills • A strong electrical knowledge of electrical systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment, instrumentation, PLC’s and AC/DC drive systems • A working knowledge of electrical/mechanical drawings, troubleshooting and repair • Experience in programming and working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) • An AS degree or certification in electricity / electronics or equivalent industrial electrician work experience • Must be able to pass background check, physical, and drug test Work Environment/Physical Demands: • Will be required to stand, walk, and bend frequently. • Occasionally lifting < 50 pounds as needed Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements. Line Managers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. 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See More Details >>Overview: Prysmian Electricians are responsible for investigating and resolving electrical maintenance issues. This would include installation, troubleshooting, and repair of control panels and associated components, motor circuits, building and lighting circuits and control circuits. The electrical technician will also perform preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic systems of the production equipment and physical plant. Inspection and calibration of various equipment such as pressure transducers, electrical and pneumatic controllers, level indicators and controllers, pressure and temperature transmitters, footage counters and limit switches are also required tasks. They will work from schematics, manuals, drawings, sketches, written and verbal instructions. They will also complete minor repairs on AC and DC motors up to 250 HP. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: • Make use of “trouble shooting” techniques to keep all equipment and facilities in a state of good repair. • Install and troubleshoot electronic equipment from schematic drawings or blueprints. • Design and maintain logic systems for new equipment installation and retrofitting of old equipment. • Repair drive and drive support systems including the replacement of discrete components (i.e. I.C. chips and transistors). • Take care of tools and equipment. Maintain good housekeeping in assigned work areas. Qualifications: • High School Diploma / GED • 5+ years of experience as an electrician in an industrial plant • A methodical approach to troubleshoot issues and good analytical skills • A strong electrical knowledge of electrical systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment, instrumentation, PLC’s and AC/DC drive systems • A working knowledge of electrical/mechanical drawings, troubleshooting and repair • Experience in programming and working with Programmable Logic Controllers • An AS degree in electricity / electronics or equivalent industrial electrician work experience, preferred • Must be able to pass background check and drug test Work Environment/Physical Demands: • Will be required to stand, walk, and bend frequently. • Occasionally lifting < 10 pounds as needed • Occasionally required to lift and carry objects of 10-25 pounds as needed. • Occasionally required to lift and carry objects of 25-30 pounds as needed. • Frequently required to lift and carry objects of 30-50 pounds as needed. Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis. BENEFITS/PERKS Insurance Benefits: • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance • Supplemental Life/ AD&D Insurance • Short-term Disability • Accident Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Flu shots (paid) • EAP Financial Benefits: • 401K Company Contribution • Employee Stock Ownership • Safety Shoe Allowance
See More Details >>Located in Willimantic, CT, [Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU)](http://www.easternct.edu/) is one of the [State of Connecticut](http://www.ct.gov/) institutions of higher learning and the state’s designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students. We are currently accepting applications for one (1) [Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical)](https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6822TC&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) position to work at our campus, located in Windham County. **This position is temporary, for a three-month period.** • *POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:** - Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm - _Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees._ • *FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING:** Please **[read](https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf)** or **[watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ)** our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! ## **Selection Plan** • *To Apply:** - In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. - For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. - The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. - These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered. - Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. - The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. - Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with [Public Act 21-69](https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF), the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. 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Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. - At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. - All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu](mailto:Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu?subject=Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu). - Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. - Read through this helpful link to **[prepare for your interview](https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1)**. • *Connect With Us:** - If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Charlene Gobeli at [Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu](mailto:Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu?subject=Hr-Recruitment@easternct.edu) and reference the recruitment number. - Follow the State of Connecticut on **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut/)**. ## **PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)** In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems. ## **EXAMPLES OF DUTIES** - Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard electrical trade practices and codes; - Lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting; - Makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems and electrical generators; - Installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures; - Maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, movable bridges, fire alarm systems, etc.; - Repairs relays and switches; - Rewires motors; - Bends pipes; - Installs, repairs and maintains oil burners; - Performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records; - Performs pole work; - Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks; - Keeps necessary records; - May diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations; - May assist in high voltage work; - May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; - May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts; - May operate heavy equipment; - May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports; - Performs related duties as required. ## **KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY** - Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard electrical trade practices; - Skills - interpersonal skills; - oral and written communication skills; - Ability to - prepare estimates and keep shop records; - utilize computer software. ## **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE** Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the electrical trade. ## **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE** Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled electrical trades. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2. ## **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED** - Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience. - At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management. - At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. - Experience performing technical duties within the electrical trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis. ## **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** Preference will be given to candidates with a Connecticut E-1 or E-2 license. ## **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS** - University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut electrical license. - Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications. ## **CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS** At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment. ## **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. - A physical examination may be required. ## **WORKING CONDITIONS** - Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions. - The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles. ## **Conclusion** • *AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ## **ACKNOWLEDGEMENT** As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Willimantic, CT, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining 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 40,670 in New York, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. In Willimantic, CT, apprentices earn an average of $1,342.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,480. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
