Electrician/Electrical Instrument Technician

CalPortland•Tucson, AZ

1d•$40 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Instrument Technician maintains, constructs, and repairs electrical distribution, lighting, computer, and PLC systems within the plant. This position is for a graveyard electrician—Wednesday through Saturday, 4 pm-4 am.

Requirements

Physical requirements: sit, stand, stoop, bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), climb, and lift up to 70 lbs.
Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground)
Ability to work in surroundings that include dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces
Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals. See MSDS for more details
Able to work rotating and flexible hours
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Good verbal and written communication skills
High school diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with or knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred

Responsibilities

Calibrates, designs, reconfigures, assembles, installs, inspects and maintains electrical systems and equipment, such as motors, generators, commutators, speed reducers, switchboards, circuit boards, lighting circuits, SCR, electronic control devices, computers and circuits, etc.; uses blueprints and related resources to complete tasks and checks/verifies work to ensure proper operation
Uses necessary instruments and tools such as voltmeters, ammeters, V.T.V.M’s, bridges, computers, laptops and any other industrial electrical/electronic analyzing equipment and tools needed in carrying out responsibilities
Sets up and uses rigging to handle tools and equipment, such as manlifts and cranes; climbs poles or uses mobile equipment to run, repair, modify, remove, clean, etc., power lines and all associated equipment
Designs, prepares, modifies and maintains logs, reports, charts, schematics, prints and any other paperwork incidental to duties
Maintains equipment, work areas, measuring instruments and tools
Performs minor mechanical work such as removing covers, lids or obstructions prior to electrical repair work; performs cutting and welding; paints electrical/electronic panel, switchgear, motor windings, insulating equipment, control station, etc.
Changes motors and performs alignments
Maintains process analyzers
Performs other duties as assigned by manager