The Plant Electrician is to provide the labor needed to install and maintain electrical and electronic equipment necessary to support the cement manufacturing process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with company policies and quality standards.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing instrumentation and equipment to detect and prevent problems.
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct issues with PLC's as they relate to control and operation of plant equipment.
Demonstrate ability to set up and utilize various types of test equipment.
Operate equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Tests faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge to the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Calibrate testing instruments and install or repair equipment to prescribed specifications.
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
Perform routine and emergency electrical tasks including, but not limited to, diagnosis of motor and electrical equipment faults, wiring issues, equipment replacement, etc.
Responds to all incoming communications via phone, radio, and other verbal inputs.
Makes adjustment to equipment as directed or as dictated by circumstance.
Keeps the Lab informed of changes affecting product quality.
Keep logs and daily reports current and accurate.
Responds to all alarms and assures that they are taken care of appropriately.
Fills out daily checklist for environmental compliance on all operating equipment.
Fills out daily checklist for operations of all plant equipment.
Responds to reasonable emergency call outs on an as needed basis.
Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.
Attends and participates in department and team meetings and training classes.
Keeps the work area clean and orderly.
Participates in the training of other employees.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma.
Ability to perform mathematical functions for determining silo volumes, material flow rates, etc.
Computer literacy.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to remain alert and responsive.
Proficient in the English language.
Ability to physically work both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions with or without accommodations.
Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, weekends) to support a 24/7 operation.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, while building rapport with team members and external departments.
Must display professionalism in attendance, job performance, attitude, willingness to work, etc.
Must have the ability to pass pre-employment screening which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.
The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the teammate will be regularly required to talk and hear, use fingers and hands to handle and/or feel, use eyesight for depth perceptions, close, distant, peripheral and color vision; stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Frequent exposure to walking on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions, moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, high and/or confined spaces, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and explosives. Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) lbs. independently and tolerate moderate noise levels.
