Electrical & Controls Technician II

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

- Troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, installation, and demolition of the plant’s electrical equipment and machinery, including motors, panels, generating equipment, lighting circuits, communication systems, etc.

- Maintain the facility in an electrically safe condition.

- Respond to process upsets with a sense of urgency.

- Comply with regulatory governing bodies with regard to electrical installations, mining safety, and occupational health; and with Company safe practices and established procedures.

- Maybe required to perform other miscellaneous assignments as directed.

- Installation of new improvement projects throughout the plant.

The Electrician will be required to work various shifts and weekends as assigned.

- High School Diploma coupled with two or more years of demonstrated experience in a continuous process atmosphere. A technical certificate or advanced degree is preferred but not required.

- Must have basic understanding of diagnosing and troubleshooting power and electrical controls using A.C. and D.C. voltages ranging from 6V to 480V.

- Must have a basic understanding of electrical theory and understanding of National electrical code.

- Must have a basic understanding of methods and procedures to use for installation, maintenance and repair jobs on electrical and electronic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

- A minimum of 5 years or more electrical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment and process monitoring is preferred.

- Prior experience with single and 3 phase AC motor controls in an industrial environment, including MCCs, soft starters and VFDs.

- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley controllers, I/O modules and programming software desired.

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.