Electrician/ Electrical Instrument Technician

Electrician/ Electrical Instrument Technician at CalPortland summary:

Maintains, constructs, troubleshoots and repairs electrical distribution, lighting, PLC, control and instrumentation systems in a cement plant, including installation, calibration and preventive maintenance of motors, switchgear, panels and process analyzers. Uses testing instruments and blueprints, performs minor mechanical tasks (welding, alignments), rigging and work at heights/confined spaces on a night-shift schedule. Requires high-school diploma/GED, physical ability for heavy lifting and exposure to industrial environments; pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.

Job Summary

The Electrical Instrument Technician maintains, constructs and repairs electrical distribution, lighting, computer and PLC systems within the plant, as well as assembles, installs, tests and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures. They will also diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

This position is for night shift Wednesday thru Saturday. 4pm-4am

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$39.38 to $40.30 + shift differential

Responsibilities

• Calibrates, designs, reconfigures, assembles, installs, inspects and maintains electrical systems and equipment, such as motors, generators, commutators, speed reducers, switchboards, circuit boards, lighting circuits, SCR, electronic control devices, computers and circuits, etc.; uses blueprints and related resources to complete tasks and checks/verifies work to ensure proper operation
• Uses necessary instruments and tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, V.T.V.M’s, bridges, computers, laptops and any other industrial electrical/electronic analyzing equipment and tools needed in carrying out responsibilities
• Sets up and uses rigging to handle tools and equipment, such as manlifts and cranes; climbs poles or uses mobile equipment to run, repair, modify, remove, clean, etc., power lines and all associated equipment
• Designs, prepares, modifies and maintains logs, reports, charts, schematics, prints and any other paperwork incidental to duties
• Maintains equipment, work areas, measuring instruments and tools
• Performs minor mechanical work such as removing covers, lids or obstructions prior to electrical repair work; performs cutting and welding; paints electrical/electronic panel, switchgear, motor windings, insulating equipment, control station, etc.
• Changes motors and performs alignments
• Maintains process analyzers
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Physical requirements: sit, stand, stoop, bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), climb, and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground)
• Ability to work in surroundings that include dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals. See MSDS for more details
• Able to work rotating and flexible hours
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with or knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

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Keywords:

industrial electrician, instrumentation technician, PLC maintenance, motor control, switchgear repair, process analyzers, electrical troubleshooting, plant maintenance, calibration, electrical installation