Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist

CRH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,917 - 77,407; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 5% company match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

CRH is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical systems in Seattle, WA. This role requires an associate's degree or equivalent experience and includes responsibilities for preventative maintenance on various electrical systems. Ideal candidates will demonstrate safety compliance and commitment to teamwork.

Work environment includes shop and outdoor exposure to various conditions. Join CRH and enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers and standard software.
• Analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of three-phase power systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on various electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant-wide PLC control systems.
• Calibrate and document monitoring equipment for compliance.

Skills

Ability to read technical documentation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's degree in a related technical field

Tools

PLC systems

Motor control systems

AC/DC motors

Job description

Job ID: 519790

Company Overview

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.

Position Details

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

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Work Environment and Safety

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.

Additional Information

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.

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

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.