Instrument Electrician

Instrument Electrician at 50018 Heidelberg Materials US Cement LLC summary:

Installs, calibrates, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs field instrumentation, control wiring, PLCs, VFDs and related electrical systems (up to 4160V) in a cement production environment. Ensures compliance with safety/environmental regulations, performs grounding checks and documents results, and works in variable industrial conditions. Requires competency reading schematics, PLC/control system experience, strong problem-solving, and adherence to pre-employment screening and union conditions.

Line of Business: Cement & White

About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installs, verifies operation, inspects, repairs, adjusts & calibrates field instrumentation devices.
• Calibrate and repair process control instruments and PLCs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Applies electrical theory & related knowledge to electrical systems up to 4160 volts.
• Installs and/or traces power and control wiring including conduit & tray cable.
• Performs ground checks on motor & grounding circuits and documents results

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated competency in industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Proficiency with PLCs, VFDs, and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork in a production environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $40.49 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Keywords:

instrumentation technician, PLC technician, VFD maintenance, industrial electrician, calibration and commissioning, process control, electrical troubleshooting, grounding checks, safety compliance, cement plant maintenance