ABOUT THE ROLE This position is responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of plant electrical equipment, and requires good working knowledge of NEC code, electrical standards, pressure and temperature transmitters, PLC’s, AC and DC drives, motors and their controls. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING • Install electrical and instrumentation equipment, conductors, instrumentation, lighting and conduit in accordance with the National Electric Code. • Troubleshoot electrical problems in a systematic, logical manner to determine reasons for failures and necessary steps to make repairs. • Perform necessary PMR to electrical and instrumentation installations in the plant and notify supervisor for any findings. • Use the SAP system to document work progress, communicating work progress status and identify support needed for work completion. • Perform annual ground resistance testing. • Perform basic Preventive Maintenance on HVAC equipment. • Perform basic Preventive Maintenance on Compressed Air Drying Equipment. • Work effectively with other plant personnel to resolve problems not necessarily related to electrical. • Operate mobile equipment needed in performance of the job in a safe manner and within plant guidelines (forklift, man lift, truck). • Perform such other duties, including those not related to craft, as directed by the Electrical Supervisor. • Occasionally oversee contractors when needed. • Respond to call-outs during non-work hours as needed. • Contribute in making estimates of material requirements for preparation, requisitions of material needed. • Be able to read and work from schematics and detailed instructions. • Participate in Root Cause Analysis and contribute ideas to prevent repeated equipment failures. • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required Education: High School diploma/GED or 3 years of equivalent experience. Additional Education Preferred: Associates/Technical Degree Field of Study Preferred: Electrical Technology Required Work Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in the electrical field in the cement manufacturing or related industry. Travel Requirements: 0-10% Additional Requirements: • Adaptability and respond to urgent operational requirements • Contributing to continuous improvement by being available, proactive, and proposing technical improvements • Communicating problems/situation accurately and clearly and reporting to supervisor in a clear and concise way. • Must be able to meet on-call responsibilities as well as emergency call-out to support 24/7 operations • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive salary • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance • Holistic Health & Well-being programs • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts • Paid time off & paid holidays • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) • Educational Assistance Program • Dress for your day
See More Details >>Company: Besser Company Department: Engineering Location: Alpena, Michigan Posted: 05/20/2025 Job Description This position is responsible for the electrical design, development, and improvements of new or existing products. The Electrical Controls Engineer reports to the Engineering Team Leader. Essential Functions Originates and/or develops designs for products relating to defined project specifications. Creates electrical schematics and machine software as required. Creates electrical bills-of-materials for designed products. Works with manufacturing to debug and improve hardware and software designs. Works with customers to troubleshoot field service issues. Understands lean manufacturing concepts and initiates process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design and PLC programming. Experience: Three years of industry related experience. Three years experience in AutoCAD. Five years of hardware/software experience in Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs. Skills: Communications and technical understanding across multiple disciplines is a necessity. Must be familiar with programming software, business systems, and Microsoft Office software programs. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Requirements: Must be willing to travel. Company Expectations of Employee JOB KNOWLEDGE [Employee has skills to complete their duties and understand their new role] QUALITY OF WORK [Employee’s output is accurate, complete, and works in a safe manner] QUANTITY OF WORK [Employee is effective and efficient with their time; while meeting deadlines] RELATIONSHIPS [Employee works well with the team/customers and fits our ‘ownership’ culture] INITIATIVE [Employee is self‐motivated and shows interest in adding value beyond job description] Work Environment An office environment in a controlled atmospheric building; often in a plant floor environment.
See More Details >>This position may teach courses in basic and advanced electrical theory, fiber optics, PLC's, telecommunication, residential wiring and electronics. Part Time Faculty normally teach one or two courses per semester. Teaching assignments may be available for day and evening courses. Compensation is based on the total contact hours taught per semester, starting at $676 per contact hour. Benefits include State of Michigan retirement plan, tuition waiver and free membership to the ACC Wellness Center. Position Responsibilities: • Teach lecture and laboratory portions of courses. • Prepare and distribute course syllabi to students. • Perform all preparation requirements for laboratory exercises. • Evaluate student progress through examinations, quizzes, observations and laboratory reports. • Act as liaison between the college and the student. • Implement curriculum changes at the request of the Department Chairperson or Lead Instructor. • Maintain appropriate instructional laboratories and equipment. • Be available for individual student assistance advising and/or consultation as necessary. • Participate in curriculum development, revisions and evaluation activities. • Maintain a high level of academic competency through staff development activities. • Other duties as assigned by Department Chairperson and the Vice President for Instruction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Expected Hours of Work: Part-time instructors who do not maintain office hours should include a statement within the syllabus explaining how a student can arrange for an appointment with the instructor. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel: This position may be required to travel outside the local area depending on the course location. Mileage reimbursement may be available. Refer to the Part-Time Faculty Handbook.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Alpena, MI typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a strong presence in Michigan, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Alpena earn an average of $600 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
