Electrical Technician

TX Buda CCPlant-Terminal
701 Cement Plant Road
Buda, TX 78610, USA

The electric technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems including but not limited to pumps, motors, compressors, conveying systems, gear reducers, and chain drives.

• 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 megohmmeter. (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)
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 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.
• Must be capable of climbing, kneeling, twisting, and bending in a varied environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience.

• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Walking, climbing stairs and occasional ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Work outside in adverse weather conditions including extreme temperatures, heavy dust and noisy environments.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and vision to safely fulfill all in-plant job requirements.
• 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.
• Pass required background check, physical examination and drug screens.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonus Program

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