Electrical and Instrumentation Technician III

CRH; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CRH is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician in New Braunfels, TX. The role involves maintaining and calibrating process control instrumentation, promoting safety, and supporting operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with two years of related technical training. The position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to various plant operations and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of electronics and instrumentation required.
• Must read and understand technical manuals and schematics.
• Ability and initiative to make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate process control instrumentation.
• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Perform trouble analysis and develop process control solutions.
• Conduct new instrumentation construction installations.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Instrumentation techniques

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or related training

Tools

Microsoft Office

HVAC systems

Mobile equipment

Job description

Job ID: 526165

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Position

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Reports to

Electrical Superintendent

Shift

Day Shift, Monday-Friday with on-call rotation every 5 weeks

Pay

$37/hour+

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Electrical Superintendent, the primary function of the Electrical/Instrument Technician is to maintain, calibrate, perform trouble analysis, consult, research, and develop process control instrumentation for the purpose of obtaining optimum production efficiency.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Installs, maintains and calibrates process control and instrumentation equipment including, but not limited to, flow meters, thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, weigh feeders, starters, DC drives, AC drives, VFDs, and emissions analyzers.
• Calibrates and maintains all emissions analyzers in accordance with service manuals and regulatory permit requirements.
• Maintains instrument logbook on all maintenance activity.
• Ensures process control data is being recorded, backed-up and archived.
• Performs maintenance on existing instrument equipment.
• Performs new instrumentation construction installation.
• Operates mobile equipment.
• Pull wires and repair or replace lights and fixtures.
• Perform ground testing and megger testing.
• Repair and service HVAC equipment, laboratory equipment, cameras and kiln scanners, and motors.
• Inspect, PM and maintain generators, Pfister and other feeders, MCCs and Transformers, PLCs, hydraulic systems, pressure vessels.
• Inspect, PM and maintain other cement plant equipment such as dust collectors, conveyors, kilns, clinker coolers, coal mills, ball mills, vertical mills, vibrators, flow meters, bin level systems, temperature probes, level gauges, fans, blowers, pressure vessels, pumps, valves and gates, air separators, silos, reclaimer, load-out equipment, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Must have two years of college, technical school, or service training pertaining to instrumentation and electronic technology or four years of related field experience as an instrumentation technician.
• Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, computers, basic operating systems software (Microsoft Server, Windows XP & Windows 7, and MS office), process analyzers and electrical controls.
• Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physics, and fluid dynamics.
• Work requires the ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Must possess good English communication skills - written and interpersonal.
• Ability and initiative to make sound decisions.
• Excellent work and safety record.
• Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Ability to be on call 24/7 as needed.

Work Environment

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations up to 250 feet in height. Lifting up to 75 pounds. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

Legal Statements

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.