Midlothian, Texas
4 days ago
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.To learn more about Martin Marietta and our ONE team, visit careersthatcrush.com.  Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team! What we offer: Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities Annual Pay IncreasesPTO Available as of DAY ONEOpportunities to grow with companyGuaranteed to be home every day401(k) plan with company matchEmployee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAYOther incentives Position SummaryUnder the supervision of the Instrument Superintendent, the primary function of the Instrument Technician is to maintain, calibrate, perform trouble analysis, consult, research, and develop process control instrumentation for the purpose of obtaining optimum production efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSBelief and ability to understand and work according to our operating principles:
Safety
Environment
Care of Equipment
Quality of Product
ProductionInstalls, 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
Troubleshoots and maintains process network (switches, routers, cabling etc.)
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 assists 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 pertaining to instrumentation and electronic technology or four years of related field experience as an instrumentation technician
Industrial instrumentation experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good knowledge of industrial and electrical safety including lock-out procedure, arc flash protection etc.
Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, computers, basic operating systems software (Microsoft Server, Windows XP & Windows 7, 10 and MS office), network tcp/ip, process analyzers, electrical controls, and process control
Knowledge of plant and equipment layout, basic cement manufacture, cement process parameters, and electrical standards and codes
Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physics, and fluid dynamics
Work requires the ability to read and understand operating manuals
Ability to read and understand P&ID, electrical, and hydraulic schematics
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic systems
Ability to troubleshoot PLCsAbility to provide clear and precise feedback on work done including repairs, i.e. PM and inspectionsBasic understanding of vibration analysis

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSA high degree of manual dexterity and accuracy requiredMust be able to use hand tools and electronic test equipment such as multi-meters and scopesLifting/carrying up to 50 pounds from ground to waist as requiredVisual acuity, speech & hearing, hand & eye coordinationWalking, 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 CONDITIONSWorks 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.

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