Electrician
U.S. Silica · ussilica.com
MontpelierOn-siteMid level3–5 yrs
The job in short
Electrical installation and repair.
WarehousePLCCompliance
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-07-17
- Location as listed
- Montpelier, VA, United States
- Role
- Electrician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
The Electrician oversees complex electrical troubleshooting, system upgrades, and control system support. Ensures high reliability of plant electrical systems. May mentor junior electricians.
• Diagnose and repair high- and low-voltage systems, motor controls, and drives.
• Install and maintain PLCs, VFDs, and control circuits.
• Lead electrical projects and ensure code compliance.
• Mentor Electrician I and II personnel and support cross-training.
• Interface with automation, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain technical documentation and update panel schematics.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3-5 years of industrial or heavy manufacturing electrical experience.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex schematics and control diagrams.
• Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician Certification required
• Ability to be certified as a Mineral Mine Electrician via Virginia Energy
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• High level of safety and quality.
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
• Forklift experience - Preferred.
• Computer Software - Preferred.
• Warehouse experience - Preferred.
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