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The Electrical Superintendent will contribute to reach maximum availability/reliability of the electrical, instrumentation and automation equipment and installations in the plant by performing the appropriate corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance actions at the lowest optimum cost and in compliance with environmental, health & safety regulations.

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits 

The typical range associated with this role is currently $130,000 - $155,000 annually.

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in buildings and construction projects
• Ensure compliance with national and local electrical codes
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and other construction professionals to develop and implement electrical plans and timelines
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise all onsite electrical subcontractors for cement projects
• Plan, assign, and coordinate project work with various electrical subcontractors to ensure continuous project workflow
• Work closely with electricians and other team members to achieve project goals
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members to ensure efficient execution of electrical projects
• Ensure that electrical work meets quality standards and safety regulations
• Monitor progress, address any issues, and make necessary adjustments to keep projects on track
• Guarantee compliance with safety and environment policies for electrical maintenance personnel
• Establish a safety culture and tackle specific actions to ensure health and safety prevention during maintenance activities
• Contribute to plant housekeeping and cleanliness
• Plan and direct the work of the electrical supervisor, automation, and systems engineers
• Determine and schedule the necessary actions of corrective and preventive electrical, instrumentation, and automation maintenance in coordination with the Mechanical and Preventive Maintenance Superintendent and Supervisors to ensure proper functioning of electrical, instrumentation, and automation equipment and installations
• Ensure the electrical maintenance team's full-time readiness to tackle emergencies or urgent breakdowns efficiently
• Plan annual electrical maintenance plans according to preventive maintenance plans or scheduled corrective maintenance actions
• Ensure outage plans are implemented by the electrical supervisor, automation and systems engineers and their reports or contractors assigned the tasks
• Manage execution of maintenance activities by third parties
• Cooperate with Production and Process departments in the execution of complex maintenance actions
• Support the Maintenance Superintendent with maintaining the budget, ensuring planning and follow-up of costs; implement effective and systematic solutions to achieve budget and to meet or exceed targets
• Communicate and implement regulations, company goals, local permits, policies and procedures; optimize the internal processes and structure

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Instrumental Engineering preferred
• Will consider related work experience in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of ten years of electrical experience in cement, construction materials, or related manufacturing industries
• Strong knowledge and skills in the areas of electrical design, power distribution and systems, electrical equipment, motors and motor controls, automation, instrumentation, and control systems
• Required Computer and Software Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), PLC, Preferred Siemens and Allen Bradley. Other Systems Experience Analyzers: Tekran, Siemens, Siemens Medium and Low Voltage Variable Frequency Drives
• Strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Will be required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
• Must be able to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
• Ability to understand and administer a collective bargaining agreement
• Ability to communicate efefctively across depatments, as well as up and down the chain of command

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering license
• Experience in cement, asphalt, ready mix, and aggregate plant operations
• SAP experience

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.