Electrician

Buzzi Unicem • Festus, MO

237d • $38

About The Position

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, 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent from accredited institution is required.
• Two years technical or vocational school in the electrical field preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing electrical maintenance and upkeep of all plant equipment and processes.
• Inspect, maintain and repair all plant equipment and facilities in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Follow electrical, mechanical and plant safety rules.
• Use the storeroom system to locate spare parts and input work requests in the CMMS.
• Operate plant mobile equipment.
• 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.
• Read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Select and use proper tools and measuring devices.
• Use cutting torch.
• Understand safe rigging techniques.
• Understand plant power distribution and AC/DC circuits.
• Change out motors, fuses, electrical/mechanical valves, thermocouples, transducers and similar electrical and mechanical devices.
• Perform coupling alignments.
• Understand air pollution control device operation and perform normal maintenance.
• Familiar with different lubrication requirements of the plant equipment.
• Perform any other activities requested by the Supervisor that are consistent with this job classification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED