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Befesa Zinc US Inc. Electrical Technician in PALMERTON, Pennsylvania
Befesa's state-of-the-art recycling facilities recover zinc from EAF dust generated by mini-mill steel producers a listed hazardous waste under EPA regulations. Befesa's management of this material is in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency requirements and allows the steel producers an option over landfilling or other expensive disposal methods.
Befesa utilizes high-temperature rotary ("Waelz") kilns to reduce and volatilize zinc from EAF dust and recover it, along with other volatile impurities, as a crude oxide ("Waelz Oxide") baghouse product. The WOX is further refined to zinc metal at Befesa Zinc Metal's facility in Mooresboro, NC. Befesa operates nine Waelz kilns at four strategic locations, Chicago, IL, Rockwood, TN, Palmerton, PA and Barnwell, SC.
Electrical Technician:
Rate: $26.19-$35.90, depending on qualifying adders, Full Benefits Package, 401(k)
Hours: Monday -- Friday, 7:00am -- 3:30pm; some weekends, and overtime as required
All Tools, Uniforms and PPE will be provided.
Job Requirements:
Primary Function: Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls and instrumentation equipment as required
Secondary Function: Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, controls and instrumentation equipment as scheduled
Perform new installations of same equipment
Perform repairs as assigned by supervisor
The key qualifications and skills for this position include:
- Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, electronic instrumentation, and electrical control
- Trouble-shooting skills and experience repairing various electrical systems.
- Ability to identify, test, repair, or install elements used in electrical and process control equipment.
- Ability to identify, select and use calibration equipment.
- Excellent trouble-shooting skills.
- Being detail oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to effectively work independently.
- Ability to work overtime, off-shift, and assist with shutdowns.