Electrician

About the role

Buzzi Unicem USA is an electrician position within a larger organization focused on cement manufacturing. The company is committed to sustainable practices and quality in all aspects of their operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and upkeep of all plant equipment and processes.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair plant equipment and facilities in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Follow electrical, mechanical, and plant safety rules.
• Use the storeroom system to locate spare parts and input work requests in the CMMS.
• Operate plant mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot motors, transformers, electrical drives, starters, breakers, disconnects, electrical interlocks, temperature and pressure transmitters, and similar devices.
• Read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Select and use proper tools and measuring devices.
• Change out motors, fuses, electrical/mechanical valves, thermocouples, transducers, and similar electrical and mechanical devices.
• Perform coupling alignments.
• Understand and perform normal maintenance on air pollution control devices.
• Be familiar with different lubrication requirements of plant equipment.
• Perform any other activities requested by the Supervisor that are consistent with this job classification and not included above.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• Two years of technical or vocational school in the electrical field is preferred.
• Two years of heavy industrial experience is required.
• Able to work different extended hours, holidays, and/or overtime as required.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Physical condition to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., sit and stand for extended periods, kneel, climb ladders, and walk on mixed terrain and in confined spaces.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a written electrical aptitude test.

Qualifications

The Electrician position requires a combination of education and experience. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of technical or vocational school in the electrical field, as well as two years of heavy industrial experience. The ability to work independently and adapt to various work schedules is essential.

Skills

• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and plant safety rules.
• Ability to use the storeroom system and input work requests in the CMMS.
• Knowledge of plant power distribution and AC/DC circuits.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to use cutting torches and perform coupling alignments.
• Understanding of air pollution control device operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of different lubrication requirements of plant equipment.

Benefits

Buzzi Unicem USA offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary benefits. The company also provides a 401(k) savings plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and professional development and advancement opportunities.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for the Electrician position is $39.83.

Schedule

The schedule for the Electrician position may vary based on plant needs and operational demands.