CalPortland · 1 day ago
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Cement)
Marana, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCalPortland is a leading company in the cement industry, seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to oversee electronic control systems and components. The role involves maintaining and programming plant automation systems, diagnosing electrical issues, and providing technical training to electricians.
Building MaterialConstructionMining
Responsibilities
Ability to assist and support the Plant Automation Engineer with the operation, maintenance, and programming of all plant instrument/analyzer systems including logic, analog and graphics, and all other technology that may be acquired
Assist in the maintenance of instrument/analyzer/electrical systems, server-based high-level analyzer systems, and data historians such as OSI Pi, FLS ECS/QCX; assist CIS with the maintenance of corporate IT network
Work with the plant’s team to develop new control systems applications for projects
Work with the energy team to identify improvements and participate in energy audits
Assist with all aspects of capital projects including sizing of conductors and protective devices; load calculations for new and existing power systems in preparation for additions, changes, and capital projects interconnecting to the plant electrical system
Identify worn and defective components as well as appropriate replacements; provide field inspections and supervision for electrical work on projects
Support plant by diagnosing and correcting electrical problems
Provide technical and safety training to Plant Electricians
Complete design and drawing updates for replacement components
Ability to apply corporate standards to designs and solutions suggested/implemented; use new technologies at the plant such as smart MCCs, including design, training of electricians, and updating documentation/diagnostic systems
Replace or upgrade worn and depreciated components; design, change, and modify instrument/analyzer systems
Create and submit capital proposals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
Willing and able to work flexible hours as needed to maintain plant instrument/analyzer systems
Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
Ability to maintain skills as necessary to keep pace with the ever-changing and improving technology for plant instrument/analyzer systems
Strong communications and management skills – will work with, direct, assist and/or follow vendor services for troubleshooting and maintenance of all instrument/analyzer systems
Troubleshooting skills and critical thinking are a must
Ability to read and edit process flow drawings; the ability to read and create logic decision charts
Ability to travel - required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations on occasion
Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
Preferred
Prior experience in computer automated control and instrumentation and/or cement production processes
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
Understanding of instrument/analyzer system fundamentals
Power distribution systems, relays, medium volt switchgear, instrumentation, PLC's, VFD's, etc
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Employer Match plus Annual Profit-Sharing Contributions
Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
Employer Paid Disability Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Low-cost premiums even for family coverage
Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid sick/vacation/holiday
401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits
Company
CalPortland
CalPortland specializes in the sale and purchase of a wide range of building materials and offers other construction services.
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-01-25Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Allen Hamblen
President and Chief Executive Officer
William Mullen
Chief Operating Officer
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