Instrument Electrician B

Overview

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, a tuition reimbursement 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.

Responsibilities

• Must be familiar with cement process flow and equipment functions.
• Familiar with and be able to follow electrical, mechanical and plant safety rules.
• Able to use the storeroom system to locate spare parts and able to input work requests in the CMMS.
• Able to operate plant mobile equipment.
• Able to 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.
• Able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Able to select and use proper tools and measuring devices.
• Able to use cutting torch.
• Familiar with safe rigging techniques.
• Understand plant power distribution and AC/DC circuits.
• Able to change out motors, fuses, electrical/mechanical valves, thermocouples, transducers and similar electrical and mechanical devices.
• Able to perform coupling alignments.
• Able to understand air pollution control device operation and perform normal maintenance.
• Should be familiar with different lubrications requirements of plant equipment.
• Any other activities requested by the Supervisor that is consistent with this job classification and not included above.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required

5+ years in the electrical field

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Decision Making
• Communication Skills (Oral & Written)
• Job Motivation
• Physical activity - coordinating hand and foot, maintaining a steady hand
• Manipulating objects by hand, fine movement with fingers
• Maintaining physical balance
• Making a fast reaction to sound signal
• Making a fast reaction to visual signal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Climbing, Crawling, Balancing, Bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), Kneeling, Reaching, Grasping (use of both hands), Squatting, Repetitive Motions, Manipulative finger movements with both hands, Use of Wrists (Flexing or Rotating with both wrists), Use of both feet, Use of Arm Above Shoulder (needs both arms), Use of Arm Below Shoulder (needs both arms). Extended periods of time in the same position, confined space, Perform duties in all climates, i.e., weather, extreme temperatures, Heights, Lift and carry up to 100 lbs., Work in dust, fumes, gases, and chemicals.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Climbing is ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet, legs, hands, and arms. Body ability is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Balancing: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balance exceeds what is needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping is bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Walking is moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.