Instrument Electrician

Buzzi Unicem USA; Maryneal (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cement manufacturing firm located in Texas is seeking entry-level candidates for a full-time position involving equipment handling and troubleshooting in a plant environment. Key responsibilities include operating mobile equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and performing electrical troubleshooting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required alongside physical stamina for work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with cement process flow and equipment functions.
• Able to troubleshoot various electrical devices and systems.
• Able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant mobile equipment and follow safety rules.
• Perform troubleshooting on motors and electrical devices.
• Maintain air pollution control devices.

Skills

Planning and Organizing Skills

Decision Making

Communication Skills (Oral & Written)

Job Motivation

Physical activity coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 employees, we manufacture and distribute cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are committed to sustainably producing our cement products and supporting infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. We focus on sustainable development to meet current needs while protecting environmental quality for future generations. Quality is the foundation of how we do business, with targets at all production sites to meet regulatory standards and customer requirements. We offer a corporate culture that supports career growth through strong leadership and development planning, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and advancement opportunities. Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products with strong leadership and a competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• Must be familiar with cement process flow and equipment functions.
• Familiar with and able to follow electrical, mechanical and plant safety rules.
• Able to use the storeroom system to locate spare parts and input work requests in the CMMS.
• Able to operate plant mobile equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot motors, transformers, electrical drives, starters, breakers, disconnects, electrical interlocks, temperature and pressure transmitters and similar devices.
• Familiar with instrumentation and electronic circuits.
• Familiar with PLC and PC programs and computer hardware.
• Able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Able to select and use proper tools and measuring devices.
• Able to use cutting torch.
• Familiar with safe rigging techniques.
• Understand plant power distribution and AC/DC circuits.
• Able to change out motors, fuses, electrical/mechanical valves, thermocouples, transducers and similar electrical and mechanical devices.
• Able to perform coupling alignments.
• Able to understand air pollution control device operation and perform normal maintenance.
• Should be familiar with different lubrication requirements of plant equipment.
• Any other activities requested by the Supervisor that are consistent with this job classification.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.

Core Competencies

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Decision Making
• Communication Skills (Oral & Written)
• Job Motivation
• Physical activity - coordinating hand and foot, maintaining a steady hand
• Manipulating objects by hand, fine movement with fingers
• Maintaining physical balance
• Making a fast reaction to sound signal
• Making a fast reaction to visual signal

Physical Requirements

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Climbing, Crawling, Balancing, Bending, Kneeling, Reaching, Grasping with both hands, Squatting, Repetitive motions, Manipulative finger movements, Wrist use, Foot use, Arm use. Extended periods in the same position, confined space work, and ability to perform duties in all climates. Lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Work in dust, fumes, gases and chemicals.

Physical Activity

Climbing, balancing, stooping, and walking as described to perform tasks and maintain safety in a plant environment.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries