Electrical Controls Technician​/I&E Technician

Imagine an electrical controls career that recognizes your talent while giving you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and specialize in the areas that interest you most. At Lhoist, you’ll enjoy a flexible schedule, strong organizational support, and a clear pathway to long‑term growth as a valued member of a stable, progressive, family‑owned company. See for yourself why skilled technicians choose to build their careers with the Lhoist team.

Lhoist North America, a leading supplier of lime, limestone, and mineral products across the North American marketplace, is seeking an Electrical Control Technician to join the team at our Natividad, CA location.

If you have hands‑on experience in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls, Lhoist wants to hear from you!

• Competitive Compensation:
  Hourly rate- $52.18, with ample overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Affordable, competitive coverage starting DAY ONE, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Telemedicine, 401(k), Vacation, Tuition Assistance, and Disability
• Long‑Term Stability & Advancement: Join a company where you can grow your career over the long haul.
• Supportive Company Culture: Work independently while knowing you have the full support of your team. Safety is—and always will be—our top priority.
• Employee Development: Lhoist invests in employees through internal and external training opportunities to expand both technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
• Diversified Market Presence: Feel confident working for a company that remains essential and continues to grow even during challenging economic conditions.

• 3–5 years of industrial electrical or controls experience
  , including troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems in a plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls
  , instrumentation, and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with industrial process equipment such as kilns, conveyors, mills, and crushing or screening equipment is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, install, and maintain electrical and control systems to support plant operations.
• Comfortable working in environments with noise, dust, heights, confined spaces, and outdoor weather conditions
  .
• Apprenticeship program, technical training, or prior lime plant experience preferred.
• MSHA certification is a plus but not required.

Perform other duties as assigned. The Lhoist Group is a privately held, family-owned, values-driven company with a long-range vision that is continuously growing global reach. We develop high quality solutions from the finest natural mineral resources. Carbonates, oxides, and specialty products bring essential solutions to our customers’ processes. Driven by a passion for excellence and innovation, our employees’ diverse knowledge and cultural backgrounds constitute the strength of the Lhoist Group.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.