Job Description
Welcome to the Drake Companies, the Southwest's leading supplier of cement and aggregate building materials. It is our mission to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services while maintaining environmental and social responsibility and a strong focus on our most valuable resource, our employees. The Drake companies are growing rapidly and we invite you to explore our site to find out more about us.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrician to join our state-of-the-art cement manufacturing facility in north-central Arizona!
Position Overview:
As a Plant Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance, inspection, installation and repair of all instrumentation and electrical equipment at the cement plant. Requires an understanding of the critical nature of supporting the production functions at the Plant through excellent and professional service, while ensuring safe work procedures and compliance with environmental regulations and product quality requirements.
Compensation: Competitive salary + Sign-on bonus of $2,000
Schedule: Shift work rotation. Days, nights, weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Performs activities related to the electrical maintenance, inspection, installation, and/or repair of all instrumentation/electrical equipment of the cement plant such as motors, remote I/Os, VFDs, PLCs, soft starters, control panels, motor control centers, instruments, analyzers, wiring among others.
- Schedules, and performs preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of all electrical cement plant equipment (motors, MCCs, control panels, VFDs, etc.).
- Maintains appropriate records and establishes maintenance and inspection schedules in coordination with the Preventive Maintenance group.
- Ensures proper cleaning, adjustment and/or greasing of electrical parts.
- Analyzes procedures and methods and seeks improvements.
- Inspects completed work for conformity to statutory and company regulations, checks integrity of equipment used and ensures that all required tests are done prior to turn back equipment or system to operations.
- Ensures that safety procedures are followed on all work assignments.
- Completes work as requested by the Electrical department manager/supervisor/lead or other plant supervisors to support plant operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Proficiency in English language (written/verbal).
- Associate degree in related electrical program and 2 years of practical experience (Cement Plant desirable) or at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Basic knowledge of AC and DC electricity.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Demonstrated knowledge of application, testing, maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Reads and produces technical drawings, sketches, and wiring diagrams; shows as-built changes.
- Competitive Wages Dependent on Experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401k + Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Room for Growth Opportunities
- Health Savings Account
- Positive Work Environment