Job Information

Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Electrician Journeyman in Lockport, Illinois

AutoReqId: 14060BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Department: Maintenance

Line of Business: Aggregates

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING

We’re Lehigh Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and related construction materials.

We might be a big company, but we appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects.

We’re a tight-knit team. While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible, and down-to-earth. We don’t ask you to “fit in” to our culture. We invite you to add to it.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

Are you in the market for a job that is Electrifying? Lehigh Hanson is seeking a qualified Shift Electrician who will install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic systems, components, and apparatus for machinery and equipment in an industrial setting. This role is a great opportunity for motivated individuals who perform installation, maintenance repair, design, and troubleshooting to electrical and instrument equipment.

  • Test and diagnose electrical instrumentation and control problems.

  • Discusses operation variations with supervisors or other electrical and maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.

  • Installs power or instrumentation wiring and conduit for machinery and equipment.

  • Replaces or repairs faulty electrical components of machinery, such as relays, motors, switches, printed circuit boards, and position sensing devices. Rewires motors.

  • Uses PC and PLC programming to troubleshoot process control issues for automated machinery. Calibrates instrumentation using programming devices.

  • Troubleshoots and repairs variable speed drives, process analyzers, and measuring equipment.

  • Assists with project research to include system dynamics and control loop algorithms and contribute to system design for retrofit and upgrade of existing equipment.

  • Plans layout of wiring and system installation within the facility.

  • Reads blueprints, schematic drawings, and manuals to determine work procedures and diagnose problems. Will update prints to reflect field changes.

  • Uses standard hand tools, instruments, and power tools as required.

  • Follows oral or written instructions and work assignments. Completes checklists and work orders as required. Maintains records and logs of preventive electrical maintenance activities.

  • Maintains general cleanliness of work areas. Maintains all tools and equipment used on the job in good working order.

  • Participates in the training of apprentices and new employees.

  • Follow plant and MSHA Safety Policies, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Maintain an awareness of plant environmental standards. Takes corrective action to address minor problems or reports compliance issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution.

This position will reside in Romeoville, Illinois.

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school;

  • Certification as an Industrial Electrician; or equivalent combination of education and training.

  • System knowledge of HMI and PLC control systems.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, area, circumference, volume, percentages, and ratios; and, Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry in practical situations.

  • Ability to work extended hours and irregular schedules

  • Ability to travel between company locations as needed

  • Ability to work as a team member, as well as individually, on complex issues

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in the same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment

BRING YOUR HUMBLE OVERACHIEVER ATTITUDE AND LET’S ELEVATE OUR COMPANY EVEN HIGHER!

Benefits & Compensation:

We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.

Negotiated Union rates.

No search firms, please.

Lehigh Hanson is a drug-free workplace.

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled