Cement Plant Instrument Technician | Midlothian, TX
Description
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
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What we offer:
- Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
- Annual Pay Increases
- PTO Available as of DAY ONE
- Opportunities to grow with company
- Guaranteed to be home every day
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
- Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
- Other incentives
Under the supervision of the Electrical Superintendent, the primary function of the Instrument Technician is to maintain, calibrate, perform trouble analysis, consult, research, and develop process control instrumentation to obtain optimum production efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Installs, maintains, and calibrates process control and instrumentation equipment including, but not limited to, flow meters, thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, weigh feeders, DC drives, AC drives, VFDs, and emissions analyzers
- Calibrates and maintains all emissions analyzers in accordance with service manuals and regulatory permit requirements
- Maintains instrument logbook on all maintenance activity
- Ensures process control data is being recorded, backed up, and archived
- Performs maintenance on both new and existing instrument equipment
- Provide leadership and assist in technical training
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have two years of college, technical school, or service training in instrumentation and electronic technology or four years of related field experience as an instrumentation technician
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, computers, basic operating systems software (Microsoft Server, Windows XP & Windows 7, 10, and MS Office), process analyzers, electrical controls, and process control
- Good knowledge of industrial and electrical safety, including lock-out procedure, arc flash protection, etc.
- Knowledge of plant and equipment layout, basic cement manufacture, cement process parameters, and electrical standards and codes
- Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and schematics
- Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic systems
- Ability to provide clear and precise feedback on work done, including repairs, PM, and inspections
- Basic understanding of vibration analysis
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical, instrument, and process problems
- Working knowledge of process networking, serial, and wireless communication protocols is a plus
- Working knowledge of Wonder Ware HMI is a plus
- Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physics, and fluid dynamics
- Work requires the ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and schematics
- Must possess good English communication skills - written and interpersonal
- Ability and initiative to make sound decisions
- Excellent work and safety record
- Ability to be on call 24/7 as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- A high degree of manual dexterity and accuracy required
- Must be able to use hand tools and electronic test equipment such as multi-meters and scopes
- Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds from ground to waist as required
- Visual acuity, speech & hearing, hand & eye coordination
- Walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours)
- Must use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, ice, rain, and in high humidity, and is required to work in all plant environments. The incumbent will be exposed to vibrating equipment and mechanical and electrical hazards and heights. . May have exposure to dust, cement, clay, gypsum, sand, diesel exhaust, lubricants, solvents, various fuels, etc. (See MSDSs)
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
· Medical
· Prescription Drug
· Dental
· Vision
· Health Care Reimbursement Account
· Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
· Wellness Programs
· Employee Assistance Plan
· Paid Holidays and Vacation
· 401(k) with Company matching
· Pension
· Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
· Long-Term Disability Options
· Employee Life Insurance
· Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
· Business Travel Accident Insurance
· Direct Deposit Payroll
· Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
· College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
· Matching Gift Program
· New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
At Martin Marietta we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.