Industrial Electrician

Vulcan Materials Company•Tuscumbia, AL

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About The Position

The Electrician installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and automation components across quarrying, crushing, screening, washing, and material handling facilities. The role helps ensure electrical equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently in demanding heavy-industrial environments and complies with electrical codes and mine safety standards. The position includes assisting skilled electricians, supplying job-site materials and tools, participating in the installation of lines, cables, conduit, and wiring, and learning to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. The Electrician performs routine installations and repairs involving fuses, motors, sensors, terminations, and electrical construction. Work also includes labeling disconnect switches and devices, following arc-flash protection and lockout/tagout procedures, and supporting plant operations collaboratively. The role requires safe use of hand tools and power-driven machinery, the ability to learn electrical practices and interpret simple sketches, and the ability to take on assigned tasks with gradually less supervision. It involves physical work, equipment testing, driving a repair or fork truck, and working in varying weather and deadline-oriented conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably in aggregate production, mining, quarrying, or heavy manufacturing plants.
Valid driver’s license that must be maintained.
Some computer skills, including use of cell phones and other electronic devices.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn simple algebraic calculations for pipe bending.
Ability to plan and work effectively.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for long periods, and lift arms above shoulder level.
Ability to distinguish and designate terminations and voltage in color-coded electrical systems.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor requiring mechanical dexterity under varying weather conditions.
Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment involving complex technical information and decision-making.
Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Ability to learn electrical trade practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment; read and draw simple electrical sketches; recognize occupational hazards; and perform assigned tasks with progressively less supervision.
Ability to use common hand tools and learn to operate power-driven machinery such as roto-hammers, band saws, drill presses, and grinders.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in related coursework.
Journeyman Electrician License, Industrial Electrical Certification, or equivalent formal technical training.

Responsibilities

Assist a skilled electrician by supplying materials, equipment, and tools at job sites.
Participate in stringing overhead and underground lines and cables, and installing conduit and wire.
Participate as a trainee in installing, maintaining, and repairing wiring systems and other electrical or electronic equipment.
Perform routine installations and repairs of fuses, motors, and sensors, including terminations and electrical construction and installation.
Follow electrical arc-flash protection, electrical lockout/tagout, and general troubleshooting safety procedures.
Label disconnect switches and devices.
Work cooperatively with others to provide quality support to plant operations.
Operate power-driven machinery and use common hand tools as tasks require.
Test electrical equipment, electrical PPE, electrician’s hand tools, and motorized vehicles.
Drive a repair truck or fork truck on a daily basis.