E&I Specialist - 4156

General Summary

Responsible for reporting, installing, maintaining, repairing, and calibrating of controlling instruments used throughout the cement making process. The E&I technician is a well-rounded professional able to work on both sides of the instrumentation and electrical field.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, and controlling instruments used in production.
• Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, examines, and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects.
• Troubleshoots equipment in or out of control system and replaces or repairs defective parts.  Reassembles instruments and tests assembly for conformance with specifications.
• Keeps documentation up to date on checklists and required documentation for environmental compliance.
• Inspects instruments as scheduled and makes minor calibration adjustments to ensure they are functioning within specified standards.  Coordinates and communicates with the control room daily.
• Monitors, builds, and implements new logic programs in the control scheme of plant equipment.
• Assists the lead in scheduling and performing preventative maintenance on plant equipment. 
• Maintains work orders, repair records, troubleshooting assignment sheets, parts replacement log, purchase requests and blueprints.
• Works directly with the electrical supervisor to complete assigned work orders and maintains the work order system up to date.
• Responsible for completing area audits.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a safe and clean condition at all times.
• Responsible for abiding by and support all company and plant safety policies, rules and procedures as well as M.S.H.A regulations.

NOTE:  This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions.  As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

Educational Skills and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years practical working experience in instrument electronics.
• PLC programming experience desired, but not required.
• Background in instrument mechanics in cement industry is preferred, but not required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be proficient in using test instruments, meters, calibrators, and scopes.
•  Ability to troubleshoot all electrical plant equipment such as low and medium voltage switchgear, electric motors, AC and DC control circuits interfaced with PLC’s.
• Ability to troubleshoot and set up variable frequency drives.
• Ability to understand and follow basic ladder diagrams and ladder logic.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic valves and circuits.
• Ability to perform electrical construction tasks such as pipe bending and treading, cable runs and basic installations compliant with NEC.
• Able to perform minor mechanical repairs and or adjustments.

• Ability to work on a stand-by or on-call basis.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and solve technical problems relating to calibrating and repairing instruments.

• Ability to listen and understand information presented through spoken words.
• Ability to communicate information in speaking.
• Ability to read and understand information presented in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise own work and be self-motivated.
• Ability to abide by company safety policies and procedures and to work safely within a fast-paced environment.

About Company

Capitol Aggregates a division of Zachry stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement. We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement.  We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This is More Than a Job

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol’s resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.