The electric technician must be capable to work on a variety of projects, be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, as well as troubleshooting any issues that may arise and be able to furnish and use small hand tools, various types of cutting equipment, forklifts, sky tracks, as well as develop electric repairs on pumps, compressors, conveying systems, piping systems, gear reducers, chain drives and other various pieces of stationary equipment.

The prospective candidate must also demonstrate a history of safety awareness, safe work practices, excellent attendance, a positive attitude, and the ability to work alone or in a team environment.

Pay Range: $26-$43

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITIES:

Pre-employment testing is required.

 Electrical Skills:

• Able to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, instruction manuals.
• Able to understand technical specifications with respect to equipment installation and operation
• Understand electric circuits & wiring troubleshooting.
• Know how to use tools to measure electric variables.
• Ability to understand AC/DC Motors.
• Ability to understand VFD.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments is preferred.
• Ability to solve math, physics and calculation power and voltage problems.
• Installing and troubleshooting AC/DC drives and controls.
• Work in and out of the shop in all weather conditions and dusty environment.
• Climb ladders and stairs, able to work on up to 6 stories level.
• Work extended hours performing preventive & corrective repairs of assigned plant equipment.
• After hours Call Out Schedule.
• Requires the ability to stand for up to 8-16 hours per day, lift 50 to 80 pounds from the floor to waist height frequently and to push/pull 110 pounds for up to 50 feet consecutively.
• Must be capable of climbing, kneeling, twisting, and bending in a varied environment.

Competencies:

• High level of safety consciousness
• Team players work as a member of a group.
• Loyalty & Integrity
• Urgency sense
• Ready to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Good communication skills
• Planning and Organization Skills
• Detail oriented
• Problem solving, troubleshooting
• Energetic & self-motivated
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to perform basic computer operation.
• Ability to safely use hand & power tools, equipment & diagnostic devices.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures safety is always an integral part of all job duties.
• Observe Texas Lehigh Cement Company’s safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Response to emergency callouts and some overtime are requirements of the position.
• Maintain all documentation, including blueprints, schematics, sketches, drawings, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Conduct inspections and tests on electrical systems, utilize testing tools such as multi-meter and meg-ohmmeter. (Training will be provided)
• Use of small hand tools required to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems such as motor controls, low and medium voltage power, transformers, lighting, and various safety devices.
• Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining sensors such as temperature sensors, pressure devices, mass weigh systems and all types of control systems and instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting of PLC control circuits and I/O drops, communication systems for data and control systems are required.
• Ranging from knowledge of rail activities to truck routes to different customer needs. Also, knowledge of different cement types. (Training will be provided)

This list is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities. It is to be used as a guide to understand the expectations of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks will be directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager as necessary to ensure the safety of the workforce, reliability of the equipment and to control the associated costs.­