Ready Mix Maintenance Electrician

Kuert Concrete Inc; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuert Concrete Inc in Indiana is seeking a Ready Mix Plant Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, motor controls, and automated batching equipment at our ready‑mix facilities.

This role emphasizes safety, adherence to NEC and local codes, and minimizing downtime by diagnosing PLCs, VFDs, conveyors, and instrumentation while supporting plant operators and maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related electrical experience required.
• Understanding of PLC/PC controls systems and 480V equipment.
• Valid driver's license; ability to work flexible shifts including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative electrical maintenance on batch plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical malfunctions in PLCs and batching automation systems.
• Inspect and repair ancillary plant equipment such as chillers and environmental controls.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify hazards and system failures.
• Read and interpret schematics to install or modify control wiring.
• Install conduit, wire, and connect panels and switchgear for plant upgrades.
• Integrate new sensors and automation hardware into existing control infrastructure.

Skills

PLC/PC controls

480V equipment handling

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Electrical Technology certificate

Tools

Multimeters

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Thermal imagers

Job description

The Ready Mix Plant Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems, motor controls, and automated batching equipment at our ready-mix concrete facilities. This role is critical to minimizing downtime and ensuring that our production plants operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all local and national electrical codes.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform routine and preventative electrical maintenance on batch plant equipment, including three-phase motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), conveyors, air compressors, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical malfunctions in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), batching automation software systems, and load cell/scale weighing systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair ancillary plant equipment such as water chillers, ice plants, water heaters, and environmental control systems.
• Use diagnostic tools (multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and thermal imagers) to identify hazards, shorts, or system failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to install new equipment or modify existing control wiring systems.
• Install conduit, pull wire, and connect electrical panels and switchgear for plant expansions or upgrades.
• Integrate new sensors, limit switches, and automation hardware into the existing plant control infrastructure.

Safety & Compliance

• Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Arc Flash safety, and OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and inventory records for electrical components and replacement parts.
• Collaborate with plant managers, batch operators, and mechanics to schedule repairs without severely disrupting concrete production.

Requirements:

• High School diploma, Associate's degree or Electrical Technology certificate
• Vocational or college training preferred; minimum 3 years of related electrical experience required.
• An understanding of PLC / PC controls systems.
  Ability to safely work with and around 480 volt equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including Saturdays, if required.
  Must be able to travel throughout the assigned region, work and stay out of town, if required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent bending, squatting and overhead reaching required.
• Basic electrical hand tools required, specialty tools will be provided as needed.

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