Industrial Electrician

Job Summary

About the role

This position installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs electrical systems and components in commercial and industrial settings. The role ensures compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies. It also troubleshoots electrical malfunctions and performs preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Assists a skilled electrician by supplying materials, equipment, and tools at the scene of jobs.
• Participates in stringing overhead/underground lines and cables and in installing conduit and wire.
• Participates as a trainee in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems and other electrical or electronic equipment.
• Learns the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the Electrician’s trade.
• Learns to read and draw simple electrical sketches.
• Learns the occupational hazards of the Electrician’s trade.
• Gradually performs assigned tasks with less supervision.
• Learns how to operate power driven machinery such as roto-hammers, band saws, drill presses, or grinders.
• Uses common hand tools such as a screwdriver, wrench, hammer, or other similar tools.
• Performs routine installations and repairs of fuses, motors, sensors including terminations, electrical construction & installation.
• Learns procedures for Electrical ARC Flash Protection, Electrical LO/TO and General Safety Precautions for Troubleshooting.
• Able to label disconnect switches and devices.
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality support to the plant operations.

Essential Functions

• Learn the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the Electrician’s trade.
• Learn to read and draw simple electrical sketches.
• Learn the occupational hazards of the Electrician’s trade.
• Gradually perform assigned tasks with less supervision.
• Learns how to operate power driven machinery such as roto-hammers, band saws, drill presses, or grinders.
• Use common hand tools such as a screwdriver, wrench, hammer, or other similar tools.
• Perform routine installations and repairs of fuses, motors, sensors including terminations, electrical construction & installation.
• Learns procedures for Electrical ARC Flash Protection, Electrical LO/TO and General Safety Precautions for Troubleshooting.
• Able to label disconnect switches and devices.
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality support to the plant operations.

Critical Competencies

• Equipment Operation - Proficiency in operating large equipment, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Technical Expertise - Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Material Handling - Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors, or other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to estimate weights and volumes for optimal loading and transportation efficiency.
• Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback.
• Adaptability - Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Continuing education in related coursework is desirable.
• Some experience in the aggregate or related industry preferred.
• Some related experience working with electricity is desired.
• Some experience working safely with hand and power tools.

Skills

• Some computer skills; cell phones and other electronic devices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn to perform simple algebraic calculation (pipe bending).
• Ability to plan and work effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to drive a repair truck or fork truck on a daily basis.
• Able to distinguish and designate terminations and voltage of color-coded electrical systems.
• Must be able to lift arms above shoulder level.
• Perform heavy manual labor requiring mechanical dexterity under varying weather conditions.
• Able to work in a very stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making.
• Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Benefits

Vulcan Materials Company offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details are not provided in this job description.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $X per hour - $Y per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Specific details are not provided in this job description.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with some weekend work required. Specific details are not provided in this job description.

Disclaimer

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.