Electrical Technician

Location: 

N. Prescott, AR, US, 71857

Requisition ID:  5021

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Job Overview

This position is located at the Holcim Building Envelope rubber manufacturing plant in Prescott, Arkansas, located just 30 minutes from Texarkana, Arkansas/Texas and 2 hours from Little Rock, Arkansas. Under the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineer, the Electrical Technician maintains, modifies, and troubleshoots machine PLC controls and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and increase reliability. Work with various phases of automated controls projects such as: design, estimating, implementing, modifying, and troubleshooting. Participate in the Electrical Preventive Maintenance program to maintain the integrity of electrical infrastructure. Forms a leadership team along with a maintenance supervisor and shift operations manager on one of our four 12-hour shifts. 

 

Responsibilities

-Demonstrate safe electrical work practice. 

-Maintain/troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic machine controls to increase productivity and quality. 

-Assist maintenance and production with problem solving efforts and plant improvement 

 projects. 

-Work with the Engineering and Maintenance teams to increase equipment reliability. Perform calibrations on critical sensors. 

-Troubleshoot PLC logic, HMIs, and Networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus) Actuate load break switches on electrical distribution equipment (13.8kV-480V) and rack     in / rack out distribution breakers (13.8kV-480V)

- Safe electrical practices are strictly followed. 

 

Qualifications

-Strong technical skills including PLC, electrical, and mechanical. 

-Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley Control Systems - including CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Point 10, PanelView, Powerflex 525 & 755 drives. 

-Strong knowledge of industrial network protocols - Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus 

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

-Ability to use electrical test instrumentation. 

-Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. 

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.


Nearest Major Market: Texarkana