Ready Mix Maintenance Electrician

imi • Lebanon, IN

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About The Position

The Ready Mix Plant Electrician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems, motor controls, and automated batching equipment at ready-mix concrete facilities. The role helps minimize downtime and ensure production plants operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local and national electrical codes.

The electrician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and automation systems, installs or modifies electrical systems for new equipment and upgrades, and follows safety protocols and applicable regulations. The role also requires maintaining accurate service records and coordinating work with plant managers, batch operators, and mechanics to limit disruption to production.

Requirements

• High school diploma, associate degree, or Electrical Technology certificate.
• At least 3 years of related electrical experience.
• Understanding of PLC/PC control systems.
• Ability to safely work with and around 480-volt equipment.
• Computer skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including Saturdays, if required.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region and stay out of town, if required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, squatting, and overhead reaching are required.
• Basic electrical hand tools are required.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or college training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive electrical maintenance on batch plant equipment, including three-phase motors, variable frequency drives, conveyors, air compressors, and material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical malfunctions in PLCs, batching automation software systems, and load cell and scale weighing systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair ancillary plant equipment, including water chillers, ice plants, water heaters, and environmental control systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify electrical hazards, shorts, and system failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to install equipment or modify control wiring systems.
• Install conduit, pull wire, and connect electrical panels and switchgear for plant expansions or upgrades.
• Integrate sensors, limit switches, and automation hardware into existing plant control infrastructure.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures, Arc Flash safety protocols, and OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Ensure electrical work complies with the National Electrical Code and local building regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and inventory records for electrical components and replacement parts.
• Coordinate repairs with plant managers, batch operators, and mechanics to minimize disruption to concrete production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED