Job Title

Electrician Apprentice

Job Description

Perform heavy industrial maintenance throughout the power plant facility, including routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and emergency repair of a variety of electrical equipment. Make sure customers receive service and do job efficiently/cost effectively. May be required to operate a forklift and an aerial work platform. Will work in a team environment, interfacing with all plant personnel to meet the goals and objectives of the company. Position involves scheduled and emergency call-out overtime, and shift work including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Level of Education: Associate Degree in electronics is required or equivalent experience.

Job Related Formal Training: 4-6 years

Experience as an electrician in commercial or industrial applications is preferred. Must be knowledgeable of electrical codes, be capable of reading electrical drawings and blueprints, and of researching manuals to develop an understanding of equipment operation. Must be able to apply electrical theory when troubleshooting, repairing, replacing and installing equipment. Must have a knowledge of pneumatic and electronic controls, and experience in rigging and lifting heavy parts, motor alignment, use of electrical testing and troubleshooting devices, and industrial breaker repair. Must be able to work safely outdoors, in hot, cold, wet, humid, noisy and dusty environments, and to enter confined spaces, work at heights, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, bend crawl and lift fifty pounds.

Computer Experience: Must be proficient with personal computer software spreadsheet and database applications. Requires the ability to use the computer for routine communication and data entry/retrieval processes.

Required to be available to work overtime.

Vectren Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‐1.4(a), 60‐300.5(a) and 60‐741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Salary/Hourly Wage

Union Contract

Part or Full-Time

• Full-Time

Shift

  • Rotating
  • Varies

Company Name

Vectren

Website

Company Description

Vectren Corporation is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren's wholly owned subsidiary, Vectren Utility Holdings, Inc., serves as the intermediate holding company for three operating utilities: Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - North (Vectren North), Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana - South (Vectren South) and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio (VEDO).

Where to Apply - Online Application

 

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