Field Electrician: Crushing Ops & PLC Mastery

Ames Construction Company; West Valley City (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction Company in West Valley City, UT, is seeking an experienced Electrician to support our crushing operations. This role is crucial for maintaining safe and efficient crushing plants across multiple job sites.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of industrial electrical experience, strong PLC programming skills, and the ability to travel nationwide for 50–75% of the time. The position also offers opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects while ensuring minimal downtime at crushing plants.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in aggregate or mining.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of VFDs and motor control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems for crushing operations.
• Program, diagnose, and modify PLC systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

PLC programming

Problem-solving skills

Motor controls

Education

Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Ames Construction Company in West Valley City, UT, is seeking an experienced Electrician to support our crushing operations. This role is crucial for maintaining safe and efficient crushing plants across multiple job sites.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of industrial electrical experience, strong PLC programming skills, and the ability to travel nationwide for 50–75% of the time. The position also offers opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects while ensuring minimal downtime at crushing plants.