Electrical Maintenance Technician - Entry Level

Job

Company:
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. They operate 12 world‑class cement plants and 41 terminals across the United States and Canada.

Electrical Maintenance Technician I – Entry Level

Reports to: Electrical Manager

Shift: 4 day work week doing 10 hour shifts, either Tuesday‑Friday or Monday‑Thursday

Pay: $28/hr

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• High and low voltage motor testing and troubleshooting
• High voltage circuit breakers, tests and troubleshooting
• High voltage circuits, testing and troubleshooting
• Electric control troubleshooting
• Piping and wiring
• Basic pneumatic control
• Basic hydraulic controls
• Basic air conditioner repair and troubleshooting
• Lights and receptacles troubleshooting
• Participate in good housekeeping practices using 5S Housekeeping program
• Follow all safety policies, procedures and practices
• Assist with other departmental needs as required
• Provide instruction, direction and support to outside contractors for special projects or plant outages
• Operate mobile equipment
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience
• Mechanical welding and machinist skills are preferred
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities and must meet qualifications required for this position
• Perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Able to communicate orally and in writing
• Volunteers readily; undertakes self‑development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for help when needed
• Ability to work under pressure
• Judgment to ensure safe operation of equipment and safe work practices
• Follow all department timeline requirements
• Contact Supervisor and/or Manager as necessary
• Monitor and maintain all material flows to ensure quality of the products within specifications
• Serve as a role model in leadership, teamwork, customer focus, safety and environmental stewardship, aligning with company goals and objectives
• Strong oral and written communication, effectively communicate with others within organization
• Work with basic applied mathematics
• Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form
• Proficient on Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Work performed in a shop environment and outdoors with exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise. Exposure up to 250 feet high and all weather conditions. Physical activities include climbing, walking, standing, bending and frequently lifting or moving up to fifteen pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds.

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

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.