Electrician (Industrial)

UNACEM North America; Paulden (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNACEM North America in the United States seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to support cement plant and quarry operations. You will safely install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on industrial electrical systems and process control equipment to keep plant operations reliable.

Responsibilities include maintaining substations, switchgear, motors, MCCs, VFDs and PLCs, calibrating field instrumentation, and documenting activities in maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical experience preferred.
• 3-7 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in cement, mining, aggregates or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Training in electrical systems, instrumentation or industrial automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in daily work activities, including completion of JHAs and inspections prior to work execution.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, motors, motor controls and process control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drives, PLC systems, overhead cranes and industrial automation equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation including transmitters, transducers, pressure meters, temperature sensors and weigh scales.
• Perform electrical installations and renovations in compliance with NFPA 70, NEC and applicable standards.
• Support safe completion of routine and non-routine electrical repairs, construction activities and plant shutdown work.
• Follow SOPs, safety procedures, environmental standards and work instructions at all times.
• Utilize electrical testing and calibration equipment including Meggers, Fluke 789, Fluke 744, Fluke 754, Additel hand pumps and HART communicators.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support emergency troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs and inspections in maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and reliability teams to improve uptime, reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure work areas are safe and organized.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability and plant performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

VFDs

MCCs

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Electrical safety NFPA 70E/NEC

Instrumentation calibration

Preventative maintenance

Cement/mining experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician certification

Technical training in electrical or instrumentation

Tools

Meggers

Fluke instruments

Additel hand pumps

HART communicators

Job description

Role Summary

Provides specialized electrical and instrumentation maintenance support for cement plant and quarry operations. Responsible for the safe installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation and process control equipment to support safe and reliable plant operations.

Role Summary

Provides specialized electrical and instrumentation maintenance support for cement plant and quarry operations. Responsible for the safe installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation and process control equipment to support safe and reliable plant operations.

Purpose

Support safe and reliable plant operations by performing electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities across cement plant and quarry operations. The role contributes to operational efficiency and equipment reliability through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in daily work activities, including completion of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work area inspections prior to work execution.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, motors, motor controls and process control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC drives, PLC systems, overhead cranes and industrial automation equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain field instrumentation including transmitters, transducers, pressure meters, temperature sensors and weigh scales.
• Perform electrical installations and renovations in compliance with NFPA 70, NEC Code and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support safe completion of routine and non-routine electrical repairs, construction activities and plant shutdown work.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety procedures, environmental standards and work instructions at all times.
• Utilize electrical testing and calibration equipment including Meggers, Fluke 789, Fluke 744, Fluke 754, Additel hand pumps and HART communicators.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support emergency troubleshooting activities to minimize operational downtime.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs and inspections within maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and reliability teams to improve equipment uptime, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure work areas remain clean, organized and safe.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability and plant performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and instrumentation in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards including NFPA 70E and NEC requirements.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and industrial troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation calibration and process control systems.
• Experience in cement, mining, aggregates or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.

Problem Solving

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues impacting plant operations.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on operational urgency, safety and production impact.
• Adapt troubleshooting approaches in fast-paced industrial environments with changing operational priorities.

Interactions And Influence

• Regular interaction with operations, maintenance, reliability and plant leadership teams.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors during maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Support plant operations through proactive communication regarding equipment status and maintenance activities.

Impact

• Direct: by ensuring electrical and instrumentation systems operate safely and reliably to support continuous plant operations.
• Indirect: by improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime and supporting operational efficiency and safety performance.

Experience And Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Three to seven years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience supporting cement plant, mining, aggregates or heavy industrial operations strongly preferred.
• Technical training in electrical systems, instrumentation or industrial automation considered a plus.

Success Profile

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work safely in fast-paced industrial environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of equipment reliability.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Role model of UNA Culture values.