Journeyman Electrician

Ash Grove family of companies 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.

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Reports to: Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Shift: Day shift

Pay: $40.52; this is a collective bargaining position

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

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Under general supervision and according to established safety and work policies and procedures, performs maintenance work associated with electrical systems and instrumentation.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs control/instrumentation systems.
• Inspects electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Performs calibration on various pieces of equipment and instrumentation.
• Runs conduit and handles conductors.
• Installs new electrical equipment.
• Assists plant employees in proper operation of equipment.
• Performs maintenance on lighting structures.
• Performs various types of welding associated with electrical installation and maintenance.
• Uses the computerized maintenance management system to create and close work orders
• Observes all safety rules and regulations, as well as complies with national electrical codes.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• College or technical school training is preferred
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or be a licensed electrical journeyman is required
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Knowledge of national electrical codes; and ability to apply the principles of electrical and electronic theory, instrumentation and control.
• Ability to bend conduit and select conductors for different applications.
• Ability to accurately read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate voltage tester, VOM, oscilloscopes, ammeters, general hand tools, drills, pipe benders, forklifts, and related equipment.

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.

Frequent exposure to dust, heat, and poor ventilation. Daily contact with areas of high voltage, in some cases as high as 4160 volts. Lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds; and twisting of the wrist to operate equipment. Work requires walking over rough or uneven surfaces, climbing, kneeling, bending, pulling, pushing, working in awkward positions, climbing stairs, working in a man lift up to 85' off the ground, and working in confined and hot areas.

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…