Senior Field Industrial Electrician

This position will be based in the Houston area and will provide support to all other Houston Recycled Concrete and Rail Yards. The primary function of the Senior Electrician is to maintain, calibrate, perform trouble analysis, consult, research, and develop process control instrumentation for the purpose of obtaining optimum production efficiency.

• This position services various plants within the greater Houston, TX and surrounding areas.
• Local travel required. Relocation Assistance to the Houston, TX area Requirements : Coordinate all in-house electrical repairs and upgrades, including those related to plant controls for mining operations Troubleshoot AC / DC motor controls and drives for underground as well as surface limestone mine Actively research potential upgrades in automation and fine-tune existing plant to improve safety, efficiencies, plant capacities, consistency, availability and reporting Work closely with engineering group and outside contracted vendors to meet deadlines and complete capital improvement projects Support corporate safety culture and perform duties in compliance with all safety rules and regulations Lead by example on all MMM safety rules / procedures and MSHA compliance standards and ensure that all employees are following established safety policies and procedures Encourage employees to participate in Guardian Angel activities Minimum Education and Experience : 3 years’ experience in aggregates or similar industry desired 3 years experience with production conveyor belt scales, operation, calibration, trouble shooting and repair desired Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving history State of Texas license either maintenance or journeyman electrician a plus Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Outstanding vendor relations skills (internal and external contractors) Must be willing to be on call Working knowledge of high voltage electrical systems required Skilled in the use of hand tools, test instruments and electrical construction tools Experience with PLC’s / VFD's / Soft Start Sensor preferred Self starter and self motivated Work with a team Physical Requirements Work requires the ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs Must be able to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing / walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects Work requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching Work requires the ability to use vibration tools Work requires the ability to perform work while lying on back for prolonged periods of time and in some cases cramped quarters Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels Work is performed 90% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather and 10% indoors Able to reason through difficult operations problems, resolve said problems and / or relate same to others Working Conditions : All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including : Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Plan Paid Holidays and Vacation 401(k) with Company matching Pension Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Options Employee Life Insurance Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Direct Deposit Payroll Educational / Tuition Assistance Plan College Scholarship Program – for dependent children Matching Gift Program New Auto Purchase Discount Plans DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.