Utility Operator ( Electrician)

About SK Battery America (SKBA)

As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's North American expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Plan electrical installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring
• Prepare and present sketches showing location of wiring and equipment.
• Follow diagrams, blueprints and interrupt specifications.
• Accountable for all equipment, materials and tools
• Maintain all work sites clean and in order
• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of equipment and tools
• Complete all required paperwork

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Little to no prior knowledge or experience accepted
• Relevant electrical substation utility management experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Work in all elements of weather depending on time of year: heat, cold, rain and snow
• Have personal tools as required in our company policy
• Work from all types of step ladders, frame ladders and all size extension ladders.
• Being able to carry and relocate up to 12 ft. step ladders by oneself.
• Carry fifty (50) pounds of tools, materials or equipment
• Be able to go up and down stairways on a daily basis
• Perform work at various heights from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks or other safe work areas
• Work in restricted areas: switchgear rooms, manholes, vaults, trenches, crawl spaces and attics or other spaces required to perform electrical work
• Will adhere to all safe work procedures as outlined in company policies, Lockout/Tag out Policy and Confined Space policy.
• Read and interpret: maps, instructional manuals, specifications work site directions, blue prints and written instructions
• Communicate and process good verbal and written communication skills in English
• On some occasions you will be required to work out of the area, which could require staying overnight or several nights, depending on the job requirements.
• Attend educational and training classes as required
• Have a good working knowledge of the tasks required to perform on all phases of electrical work
• Can bend Conduits using hand benders, mechanical benders or hydraulic benders
• Knowledgeable of the NEC code book.
• Understands basic electricity, can draw basic ladder diagrams and wire diagrams from prints.
• Knowledge of the use of power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, knock punches and any tools associated with the electrical industry.
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts electric or gas powered.

Physical Function:

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Lift arms above shoulder level
• Lift minimum of 50 pounds
• Climb ladders (all Types)
• Be able to wear all (PPE) Personal Protection Equipment
• Complete overhead work for a full day assignments