E&I Technician

Livent, now Rio Tinto

Bessemer City (NC)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 38,572

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global mining company is seeking an E&I Technician in Bessemer City, NC. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and performing repairs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience in instrumentation. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

Basic working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.
Ability to perform safety behavior observations.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Support safety efforts and participate in quality system compliance.
Keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

Safety compliance

SAP basic knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or related experience

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About Rio Tinto: Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs— striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win‑win and meet opportunities. About Rio Tinto Lithium: On 5 March 2025, Rio Tinto completed the acquisition of Arcadium Lithium and combined it with its Rincon asset to form Rio Tinto Lithium, establishing Rio Tinto as a global leader in the supply of energy transition materials and one of the world’s top lithium producers.

Position Summary

Responsible for the installation, repairs, maintenance, and adjustment of instruments, electrical natured equipment, and test equipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible to support safety efforts in his/her department, participates in programs and systems to promote a safety culture at the site.
Promptly and timely complies with site’s quality system databases (CPAR, Customer Complaints, QSA, etc.).
Performs safety behavior observations
Intervenes when unsafe acts or conditions are encountered.
Understands, supports, and strictly adheres to site standards, policies, and procedures relevant to safety, industrial hygiene, security/CTPAT requirements, and environmental.
Audits conformance to safety standards.
Participates in incident investigations identifying root causes and appropriate corrective action to improve safety and environmental performance in the area.
Other job duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Business Support

Responsible for installing electrical equipment, instrumentation, and related equipment using drawings and manuals supplied (PLC, DCS, MCC, Field Instruments, Control Panels, Valves, HVAC, Lighting, UPS, Transformers, Motors, Conduit, Cables).
Responsible for overhauls, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs PM work on instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
Responsible for keeping accurate records of work performed, time spent on jobs, and materials used.
Responsible for recommending and implementing improvement ideas/methods for maintenance to lower costs and to improve equipment performance and reliability, and personnel safety.
Ensures all maintenance practices are in compliance with State and Federal environmental regulation.

Education And Experience

High School diploma or GED required
Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one-year related experience; or 3 or more years of E&I process manufacturing experience with trade school diploma/certification desired

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic working knowledge of the Materials Management and Production Planning modules in SAP as well as Excel and Word Processing software (Microsoft Office, including Access).

Safety Requirements

All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment – (position specific)

Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RIO TINTO LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

RIO TINTO LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.

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