Cement Instrumentation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new, and you're invited to be part of it.

Summary/Job Scope:

Oversees and directs the electrical maintenance department through efficiencies in operations, inventory control, and effective supervision and team building of hourly employees. 

Must have a high level of industrial troubleshooting/analytical skills with a demonstrated ability in a power or control analysis situation that includes: an ability to collect factual field data using the tools of the electrical trade, an ability to diagnose the power or process control in each situation and an ability to draw valid conclusions aimed at improvement, maintenance or correction of situations.

Required to carry a phone after regular working hours and be available to provide off-hours plant support for emergencies.

Promote a safe work environment and safe job performance by actively participating in all plant safety programs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce plant and corporate electrical safety polices, LOTO procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with national, state and local electrical codes.
• Conduct and document safety meetings, risk assessments, and job hazards analyses.

Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of all electrical and instrumentation assets including MCC's, VFDs, PLCs, switchgear, substations and power distribution.
• Schedule, assign and supervise daily maintenance tasks and shutdown work.
• Coordinate activities of the electrical department with mechanical, production, automation departments and sub-contractors to minimize downtime.
• Review and update plant maintenance schedules, maintenance logs, and CMMS data.

Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting.

• Lead advanced troubleshooting of electrical and automation failures.
• Identify recurring issues and engineer permanent solutions.
• Monitor equipment health using tools such as thermography, megger testing, PdMA, vibration correlations, harmonics checked, and power quality analysis.

Team Leadership & Development.

• Direct and mentor electricians, technicians, and contractors.
• Assist in developing and executing technical training programs for skill development within the department.
• Verify work quality and conduct performance reviews and competency evaluation.

Supervise Critical Equipment & Systems.

• Medium and low voltage switchgear up to 4160 vac.
• Power distribution transformers and substations.
• Plant MCCs, soft starters, VFDs, motors, UPS systems, and generator backups.
• Kiln, raw mill, cement mills, baghouses, and material handling system.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Be capable of overseeing electrical projects from inception to commissioning, including concept evaluation, design, estimate, installation and commissioning of process/electrical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial power systems and cement manufacturing equipment. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single lines, and P&IDs. Proficient with CMMS, PLC/HMI basics, VFDs, and power quality diagnostics. Leadership, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP and control logix PCS7 software, Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software as well as programming skills in Advanced PLC programming and specialized machine controls.

Education and/or Experience                                                  

• Two-year college or technical school; plus, one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Meet the requirements of a Journeyman Electrician license and willingness to pursue Master Electrician license.

Note:   This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more.

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave

Salary Range: $ 85,000 - $106,000

This posting is for a vacant position.

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!