Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Cement)

CalPortland • Tucson, AZ

78d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for all electronic control, radio communication, monitoring systems, and components including computer-related hardware and software.

Requirements

• Willing and able to work flexible hours as needed to maintain plant instrument/analyzer systems.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain skills as necessary to keep pace with the ever-changing and improving technology for plant instrument/analyzer systems.
• Strong communications and management skills - will work with, direct, assist and/or follow vendor services for troubleshooting and maintenance of all instrument/analyzer systems.
• Troubleshooting skills and critical thinking are a must.
• Ability to read and edit process flow drawings; the ability to read and create logic decision charts.
• Ability to travel - required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations on occasion.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in computer automated control and instrumentation and/or cement production processes.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Understanding of instrument/analyzer system fundamentals.
• Power distribution systems, relays, medium volt switchgear, instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Plant Automation Engineer with the operation, maintenance, and programming of all plant instrument/analyzer systems including logic, analog and graphics, and all other technology that may be acquired.
• Assist in the maintenance of instrument/analyzer/electrical systems, server-based high-level analyzer systems, and data historians such as OSI Pi, FLS ECS/QCX; assist CIS with the maintenance of corporate IT network.
• Work with the plant's team to develop new control systems applications for projects.
• Work with the energy team to identify improvements and participate in energy audits.
• Assist with all aspects of capital projects including sizing of conductors and protective devices; load calculations for new and existing power systems in preparation for additions, changes, and capital projects interconnecting to the plant electrical system.
• Identify worn and defective components as well as appropriate replacements; provide field inspections and supervision for electrical work on projects.
• Support plant by diagnosing and correcting electrical problems.
• Provide technical and safety training to Plant Electricians.
• Complete design and drawing updates for replacement components.
• Apply corporate standards to designs and solutions suggested/implemented; use new technologies at the plant such as smart MCCs, including design, training of electricians, and updating documentation/diagnostic systems.
• Replace or upgrade worn and depreciated components; design, change, and modify instrument/analyzer systems.
• Create and submit capital proposals.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match plus Annual Profit-Sharing Contributions
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Employer Paid Disability Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees