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Overview:

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation's needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations. Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements. Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits - such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities. Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities:

The Electrician position, with a starting hourly rate of $39.83 , is critical in supporting our plant needs by performing a combination of duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner. In this position, you will be responsible for the ongoing electrical maintenance and upkeep of all plant equipment and processes. To insure that all plant equipment and facilities are inspected, maintained and repaired in a timely and cost-effective basis.

Essential Functions:

Familiar with and be able to follow electrical, mechanical and plant safety rules. Able to use the storeroom system to locate spare parts and able to 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 differnt lubrications requriements of the plant equipment. Any other activities requested by the Supervisor that is consistent with this job classification and not include above.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent from accredited institution is required. Two years technical or vocational school in the electrical field is perferred. Two years of heavy industrial experience is required. Able to work different extended hours, holidays and/or overtime as required Speak, read, write and understand English Ability to work independently, without constant supervision Able to work inside and outside in year-round weather conditions In good physical condition, able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs., sit and stand for extended periods of time, kneel, climb ladders and walk on mixed terrain and in confined spaces This position requires the candidate to take and pass a written electrical aptitude test. 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.