Crushing Plant Electrician

Turner Staffing Group is partnered with a mining company in Hinkley, CA that is hiring a Crushing Plant Electrician. This role is responsible for the mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant assets — jaw crushers, cone crushers, impact crushers, feeders, stackers, conveyors, and associated structural and electrical infrastructure. This position keeps the plant running at full production capacity by diagnosing and correcting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures, and by performing preventive maintenance that minimizes unplanned downtime.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable inside a control panel, on a ladder, or turning a wrench on stationary equipment, and treats safety and uptime as the most important factors.

• Medical Fitness: Candidates to whom an offer is made must pass a “Fitness for Duty” examination, which may include a physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and respiratory function testing.
• Essential Functions: Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Failure to pass the “Fitness for Duty” examination and/or to demonstrate the ability to safely perform essential functions may result in withdrawal of an offer of employment.

• At least 5 years of experience as an industrial mechanic, industrial electrician, or combination mechanic/electrician maintaining fixed/stationary plant equipment
• Must possess and maintain an active electrician license
• Experience with aggregate, mining, quarry, asphalt, cement, or heavy industrial facilities highly preferred
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems: electric motors, motor starters, soft starters, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers, disconnects, sensors, limit switches, solenoids, control panels, etc.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces per training and PPE requirements, and to work independently with minimal supervision

• Experience with crushing plants and aggregate processing equipment
• Experience wiring new industrial equipment
• Knowledge of NEC electrical code
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus
• Experience operating aerial lifts, forklifts, or telehandlers is a plus
• Understanding of generators and temporary power distribution

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods
• Physical stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions