Maintenance Electrician

Gowan Milling is looking for a Maintenance Electrician at the Yuma facility. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. 

Job Description:

• Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Identifying faults or hazards.
• Troubleshooting system failures
• Testing of electrical systems with voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures.
• Providing suggestions for equipment replacement.
• Writing electrical maintenance reports.
• Installing new electrical appliances in the building.
• Adhering to safety and performance standards.

Qualifications:

• Possess strong electrical aptitude
• Possess working knowledge of AC and DC electrical currents
• AC voltage experience to a minimum of 480v
• Working knowledge of programmable controls
• Possess working knowledge of industrial grade electrical equipment
• Possess ability to maintain and repair industrial grade electrical equipment
• Possess working knowledge of company policy regarding safety
• Possess ability to use voltmeter & meggers
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of following detailed written and verbal work instructions in English
• Capable of reading and following electrical blueprints and plans
• Capable of safely lifting loads
• Capable of working in confined spaces
• Capable of safely operating a forklift
• Capable of safely operating tools and equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs in buildings.
• Requires ability to lift items up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, pulling, and pushing.
• Ability to work outdoors throughout the year in extreme temperatures.

The Gowan Group is a global, family-owned agricultural solutions business headquartered in the heart of America’s winter vegetable capital, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.A. Gowan specializes in developing, marketing, and processing agricultural inputs such as crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers. Founded by Jon Jessen in 1962 and led by his daughter Juli as CEO, Gowan has grown markets in the majority of agricultural regions globally. A deep respect for science and a passion for agriculture drives the Gowan Company to help growers solve their critical pest and plant health issues.