Industrial Electrician at Vulcan Materials in Birmingham, AL

Job description

Job Summary The Electrician is responsible for installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and automation components across quarrying, crushing, screening, washing, and material handling facilities. This role ensures all electrical equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently in high-demand, heavy-industrial environments while maintaining full compliance with electrical codes and mine safety standards. Essential Functions • Assist a skilled electrician by supplying materials, equipment, and tools at the scene of jobs.  • Participate in stringing overhead/underground lines and cables and in installing conduit and wire.  • Participate as a trainee in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems and other electrical or electronic equipment. • Must have the ability to:  • Learn the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the Electrician’s trade.  • Learn to read and draw simple electrical sketches.  • Learn the occupational hazards of the Electrician’s trade.  • Gradually perform assigned tasks with less supervision.  • Learn how to operate power driven machinery such as roto-hammers, band saws, drill presses, or grinders.  • Use common hand tools such as a screwdriver, wrench, hammer, or other similar tools.  • Perform routine installations and repairs of fuses, motors, sensors including terminations, electrical construction & installation.  • Learn procedures for Electrical ARC Flash Protection, Electrical LO/TO and General Safety Precautions for Troubleshooting.  • Able to Label Disconnect switches and Devices  • Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality support to the plant operations. Critical Competencies • Equipment Operation - Proficiency in operating large equipment, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate equipment accurately and smoothly for various tasks. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications. • Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments. • Technical Expertise - Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team. • Material Handling - Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors, or other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to estimate weights and volumes for optimal loading and transportation efficiency. • Problem Solving - identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges. • Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback. • Adaptability - Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change. Education • High school diploma or equivalent • Continuing education in related coursework is desirable. • Journeyman Electrician License, Industrial Electrical Certification, or equivalent formal technical training preferred. Experience • 3–5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician, preferably within aggregate production, mining, quarrying, or heavy manufacturing plants. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License • Some computer skills;