Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist

Ash Grove Cement Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 126,709,000 - 161,007,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company, an industry leader in North American cement manufacturing, seeks an Industrial Electrician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot complex electrical/instrumentation systems, and support plant operations at one of our facilities. You will work with PLCs, motor control equipment, VFDs, and networking infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable production.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and commitment to continuous improvement, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience is required.
• Analytical, communication, and problem solving skills are essential.
• Experience with electrical/instrumentation repair and maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Perform preventative maintenance on analyzers, motors, firing equipment, and dosing systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, MCC equipment, VFDs/VSDs, networking, and plant IP systems.
• Calibrate weigh scales and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Support design and installation of motor control and networking systems.
• Be ready to respond to plant needs to meet production goals.

Skills

Reading/writing English

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's degree in a related technical field

Tools

PLC control systems

MCC (Motor Control Center)

VFDs / VSDs

Fiber optic networking

IP video systems

3-phase power

Job description

Job ID: 519790 Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, 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: Industrial Electrician
• Reports to: Electrical Supervisor
• Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm OR Tuesday-Friday, 5:00am-3:30pm PST
• Wage Scale: $44.22 - $56.19 w/ potential for overtime

Note: The wage scale for the position is the full wage scale an individual can make based on performance, experience, and seniority throughout their time at the company.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement
• Potential Relocation Packages

What You’ll Be Contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Performs preventative maintenance on: EPA-regulated extractive gas analyzers, extractive gas analyzer systems for other processes, large horsepower air-cooled motors, natural gas firing equipment for a rotary cement kiln, and pulverized coal processing and dosing systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs: Plant-wide PLC control system, MCC (Motor Control Center) equipment, AC VFDs and DC VSDs, plant-wide fiber optic, and copper Ethernet communication system, and plant IP network video system in addition to all electrical circuits and systems associated with cement manufacturing.
• Calibrates and provides documentation for: weigh scales, weigh feeders, temperature/pressure transducers, and opacity monitoring equipment for environmental compliance.
• Collaborates on the design and installation: Motor control equipment, networking equipment, process efficiency improvements, power-saving technologies, and condition monitoring systems.
• Always be ready and willing to react to the plant's needs to ensure production goals are met.
• Consistently provide excellent and courteous electrical support to all plant personnel.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To Succeed In This Position, You Will Need

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• An associate's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience working in a similar environment or on similar equipment is required.
• Proficiency with computers, standard computer programs, and we research.
• Analytical, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Preferred experience performing related electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance responsibilities.
• Preferred knowledge of contactors and starters, motors and motor controls (hookup and sizing), AC/DC motors, transformers, motor bearings and shaft alignment, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, power distribution, and cable termination.
• Understanding of three phase power.

What To Expect In a Cement 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 of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

This position is classified as safety sensitive in accordance with WA Senate Bill 5123.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affluent 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.