Field Electrician: Crushing Plant PLC & Motor Controls

Ames Construction

West Valley City (UT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a highly skilled Electrician to support crushing operations. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems on processing equipment, and program PLCs to optimize performance.

You will travel 50-75% to active job sites across the United States, interpreting schematics, diagnosing motor control systems, and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • 7–10 years of industrial electrical experience in aggregate/mining/crushing environments.
  • Demonstrated PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system integration experience.
  • Strong knowledge of motor controls including VFDs, starters, relays, and control circuits.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
  • Willingness to travel 50–75% to job sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems for crushing/aggregate equipment.
  • Program, diagnose, and modify PLC systems (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens or similar).
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting on motor control systems, VFDs, soft starters, MCCs.
  • Interpret electrical schematics and manuals to support field operations.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of crushing and screening equipment.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Motor controls
Reading schematics
Travel readiness

Education

Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley
Siemens
VFDs
Soft starters
MCCs

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking a highly skilled Electrician to support crushing operations. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems on processing equipment, and program PLCs to optimize performance.

You will travel 50-75% to active job sites across the United States, interpreting schematics, diagnosing motor control systems, and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

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