Electrician - Aggregates in New Braunfels, Texas at Zachry

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

Every Person Matters® | Together We Can Do Great Things® | This Is More Than a Job®

Position Overview

The Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems supporting plant production equipment within an aggregate operations environment. This role performs safe electrical isolation up to 4160 VAC and supports plant reliability through preventive maintenance, inspections, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues involving motors, control systems, VFDs, and production equipment.
• Perform safe lockout/tagout and electrical isolation procedures up to 4160 VAC.
• Assist with the installation, startup, and commissioning of new electrical systems and equipment.
• Replace, rewire, and repair outdated or malfunctioning electrical components.
• Support annual MSHA Ground Fault Protection testing activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance including vibration analysis of motors and infrared inspections of switchgear.
• Complete assigned area safety audits and associated documentation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records.
• Maintain work areas and electrical equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Abide by and support all company and plant safety policies, procedures, and MSHA regulations.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and plant equipment.
• Proficiency using electrical test instruments, high-voltage testers, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to safely perform electrical isolation and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), DC drives, and PLC systems preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel (including overnight) up to one (1) week at a time as business needs require.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol's resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol's Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.