Aggregate Plant Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Lone Star Paving is a paving contractor, operating in the Central Texas region with paving crews, HMA, aggregate, trucking, milling, and quality control. Our operations complete heavy highway and civil projects throughout Texas. We pride ourselves in being a family-oriented organization with a goal of upholding the safety and health of our number one asset, our employees.

Position Overview

The Aggregate Plant Electrician will work closely with the Plant, Maintenance, and Management Teams to ensure company-owned equipment is always maintained in good working order, consistent with direction provided by his / her direct manager and will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems within the plant, including troubleshooting electrical faults, performing preventative maintenance on equipment, reading blueprints and schematics, ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations, and collaborating with plant operators to minimize downtime and optimize production.

The ideal candidate has experience with maintenance of plant equipment, particularly milling machines, and a thorough understanding of aggregate work.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance - Regularly inspecting and servicing electrical components like motors, control panels, wiring, and lighting systems to prevent malfunctions.
• Troubleshooting - Diagnosing and repairing electrical issues on plant machinery, including identifying faulty wiring, circuit breakers, and motor problems.
• Installation and repair - Installing new electrical equipment, replacing damaged components, and modifying existing electrical systems as needed.
• Preventative maintenance -Conducting routine checks and cleaning of electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Blueprint reading - Interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints to understand system layouts and wiring configurations.
• Safety compliance -Adhering to all electrical safety standards and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Emergency response -Responding promptly to electrical emergencies and outages within the plant.
• Documentation - Maintaining detailed records of repairs, inspections, and parts used.
• Collaboration - Working closely with plant operators and maintenance technicians to identify and address electrical issues impacting production.
• Before departing work each day, ensure that the shop area is neat, clean and orderly; all tools are stored in their proper place and the shop surfaces are free of trash and debris.
• Additional responsibilities as may be assumed or assigned from time to time in support of our company's effort to achieve client loyalty.

Qualifications

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

Working Conditions

Benefits

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. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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