Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION APPRENTICE

INTRODUCTION

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ROLE DEFINITION

DuPont’s Experimental Station in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice.

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION

As a member of the FS&RE Research Crafts Team, the Electrical Apprentice performs tasks in support of a wide variety of electrical activities within both R&D and the Building maintenance departments.

DuPont offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 15 days of vacation, a variable bonus plan, and much more!

Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:

• The incumbent performs assigned duties under direction by supervision, senior technicians and journey level shop personnel; and maintains good standing in the program by successfully completing all education and on-the-job requirements related to the apprenticeship program.

• The incumbent follows Dupont rules and regulations at all times.

• Assists in effectively and safely performing a wide range of electrical system tasks, including the troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and modification of campus electrical equipment in accordance with the apprenticeship program on-the-job training requirements.

• Supplements practical trade experience by attending vocational / technical trade school and/or by participating in our “In-House” training program.

• Reads and interprets electrical technical documentation, including drawings, submittals, technical manuals, and specifications.

• With guidance, carries out routine electrical work such as preventive maintenance testing and inspections.

• Utilizes a Computerized Maintenance Management Software program to fully document work activities.

• Performs work safely and follows all safe work rules and practices.

• Uses Lock, Tag, Clear and Try procedure and other safe work procedures before beginning work on equipment and systems.

• Work in PSM (Process Safety Management) rated and non-PSM facilities and strictly adhere to safety principles and policies as a condition of employment.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Interpretation and application of National Electrical Code.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

The following are required:

• Must be a high school graduate or possess an equivalency (GED).

• Apprentice Electrical License for the State of Delaware as a minimum. Successful applicant must position themselves to be able to get their Journeypersons Electrical License within 5 years.

• Must have a technical aptitude for learning electrical trade skills.

• Possess the ability to effectively follow directions in a consistent and effective manner.

• Must be able to successfully complete all educational and on-the-job requirements of the apprenticeship program.

• Must possess a basic understanding of safe work practices in a shop environment, and follow all shop safe work rules, procedures and practices.

• Possess the ability to learn and understand technical documentation related to the electrical technical field.

• Must be able to communicate and work well with others.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and short notice call ins as required.

• Ability to: lift 10 lbs. frequently, 25 lbs. regularly, 55 lbs. occasionally; climb stairs, ladders, and columns; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, utilize visual acuity, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms

• Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toed shoes, hardhat, Nomex® clothing, protective eyewear, face shields, hearing protection, arc protective clothing, and respirator as needed

The following are preferred:

• Previous experience in a research and development facility.

• Experience with either commercial or industrial wiring methods.

• Experience with programmable logic controls and other control systems

• Ability to learn new computer software systems and have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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