Electrician Master

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.  Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off,  employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Job Summary

A Master Electrician is a highly skilled and experienced technician who is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of machinery and equipment. Master Electrician typically has a deep understanding of the principles of Electrical and Automation Systems and how they apply to different types of machines. They are also able to use a wide range of tools and diagnostic equipment to identify and fix problems. They can understand, interpret, and execute with exactness, instructions given in both verbal and written form. A Master Electrician performs all types of electrical jobs throughout the plant. Electrical jobs include installation of equipment and machinery, as well as reactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance routines of electrical equipment and machinery used in cement production and manufacturing. Works closely in support of the production department and with other members of the maintenance/electrical departments.  Trains (and acts as a mentor to) other Electricians. Works with contractors, when necessary. A Master Electrician also:

• Works with various types of equipment, including, but not limited to: (i) Drag Conveyors; (ii) Conveyor Belts; (iii) Apron Chains/Feeders; (iv) Stacker; (v) Reclaimer; (vi) Diverter Gates; (vii) Gearboxes; (viii) Weigh Feeders; (ix) Ball Mills/Horizontal Mills; (x) Kiln/Preheater/Cooler; (xi) Grinding Rollers; (xii) Hydraulic Systems; (xiii) Lubrication Systems; (xiv) Separators; (xv) Bucket Elevators; (xvi) Conveying Systems (e.g., Pumps & Compressors); (xvii) Screw Conveyors; (xviii) Air Slides/Aeration Systems; (xix) Pneumatic Compressors; (xx) Blowers; (xxi) Packer Machine/Palletizer; (xxii) Spouts; (xxiii) Dust Collectors; (xxiv) Forklifts, Manlifts, Scissor Lifts, and Hoists; (xxv) Cranes, including rigging techniques & best practices; and (xxvi) Laser Alignment.


• Works with various types of electrical equipment, including, but not limited to: (i) Low, Medium, and High Voltage Relays, Transformers, Motors, VFD, and MCC; (ii) AC/DC equipment; (iii) PLCs; (iv) Resistors; (v) Electronic Boards; and (vi) Thermocouples. 


• Examines and diagnoses problems and performs repairs according to accepted methods.


• Collects data for predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as performs these types of maintenance activities, as required. 


• Inspects equipment that has been reported as malfunctioning and conducts repairs, as needed.


• Disassembles components and inspects parts to determine cause(s) of failure. 


• Adapts procedures, processes, equipment, and techniques to solve complex repair issues.


• Uses a wide variety of hand and power tools.


• Maintains adequate work records of all performed repairs/maintenance.


• Regularly completes WAEs and Take 5s prior to beginning work.


• Participates in the plant on-call rotation. 


• Works overtime.


• Develops, reviews, trains on and follows Standard Work Element Sheets.


• Participates in Continuous Improvement and Safety Projects destined to improve plant results.


• Performs other duties, as required. See attached list for of Essential Duties for examples of the types of work this position may perform throughout the year. If unfamiliar with items in essential duties, has ability to (and is willing to) quickly and efficiently learn all necessary information.
  
   

Job Responsibilities

General

• Performs inspection, troubleshooting and reparation of any electrical and automation equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule and notes any defects.


• Utilizes fitting instruments and diagnostic equipment to fix, introduce, supply, and test volt and underneath electrical circuits, hardware, and apparatuses. 


• Performs PDMA test, static, dynamic and must be able to interpret the results of the motor status.


• Performs fire systems FIKE, CO2 injection and Deluge system inspection and reparation.


• Reads and works from electrical diagrams in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plant and quarry electric equipment with minimal supervision. 


• Must be skilled at Arc flash training, Wire marking, pulling wires and cables, Conduit bending, Basic motor lubrication, Terminations, and modification of circuits.  

Circuits

• Repairs and troubleshoots circuits.


• Dismantles, inspects, repairs, replaces, or adjusts faulty parts, and wiring on electrical equipment.

Motors

• Performs motor refurbishment according to the OEM Standards.


• Performs brush replacements, measures strength of springs, replaces brush holders, and adjusts and sets new brushes. This includes equipment with Low, Medium, and High Voltage.

Power

• Performs preventive maintenance on 4160 power distribution, switches, and transformer (6400 KVA).


• Has proven knowledge of the National Electrical Code. Must have experience and proficiency working with AC single phase and three phase systems (416OV, 48OV, and 11OV), DC solid state drives, VFD drives and motor generator sets. 


• Performs VFD, inspection, troubleshooting and reparations, including electronic boards and power, DV, AC in low and medium voltage (GE, Yaskawa, ABB, Toshiba, TMEIC, Allen Bradley).


• Performs isolating test on medium voltage cables, transformers, and main switches.


• Performs electronic, mechanical relays inspection, troubleshoots.


• Performs medium voltage motor starters, rheostats, and synchronous motors inspection.


• Performs inspection and reparation of UPS system.

Calibrations

• Be able to run Calibrations, trouble shoot and verify with patron gas the CEMS and process analyzers in K1 & K2.


• Be able to troubleshoot, install, configure, calibrate, or verify any process transmitter. As well as give condition in PLC to avoid a stoppage because an interlock. Instrumentation included: RTD, TC, Pressure, Flow, Current, LVDT, 4-20mA transmitters, RTD-4-40mA converter.

Weigh Feeders

• Performs weigh feeder controllers’ inspection, configuration, troubleshoot.


• Performs load cells, encoders inspection.


• Performs weight rollers alignment.


• Performs Miltronics, Siemens, Merrick, Pfister, Schenck, inspection, calibration, and verification. Including but not limited to, scales, weight bins, impact scales. 

Automation

• Performs control troubleshoot and modification accordingly, for example, finding signals, getting trends, and analyzing.


• Performs transmitters installation, including programing or calibration.


• Performs PLC input signal complete configuration. Including the configuration on the field and the PLC. 


• Performs PLCs (programmable logic controller) and digital drives/control systems inspection.
  
   

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required, associate degree or Industrial Electrical, Automation Diploma, or equivalent certification through the US Military, with emphasis on Industrial electrical and Automation systems preferred. 


• 5-7 years electrical maintenance experience in industrial operations required.


• 5-7 years of experience in aggregate, cement, or heavy industrial operations preferred 


• Electrical certification or license, or ability to obtain credentials. 


• Strong understanding of electrical and automation principles.


• Proficient in the use of tools and diagnostic equipment.


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong attention to detail.
  
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety first. 


• Extensive knowledge of electrical and automation principles and practices.


• Proficient use of tools and diagnostic equipment. 


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 


• Strong attention to detail. 


• Ability to work in a variety of environments.


• Good communication skills. 


• Motivated and self-driven. 


• Committed to continuous learning. 


• Enthusiastic about power and automation. 

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise and working outdoors.


• Performs work regularly on platforms and towers up to 200 feet in height. 
  
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree. 


• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 


• Working days and nights according to the schedule.


• A job involves walking or standing for extended periods of time. 


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen, to communicate with employees/visitors. 


• Must be physically able to perform essential duties of the position properly and efficiently.
  
  
  
  • Ability to lift upwards of 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally.  
  
  
  • Ability to work out of man lift or crane basket at various heights. 
  
  
  
  

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act.  CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.