Position: Electrician

Reports to: Electrical Maintenance Manager

Shift: Day Shift

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

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

Summary:

The Electrician I, under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning electrical and power distribution equipment. This position troubleshoots and repairs motor/control systems, plant instrumentation, and interactive plant control systems. Performs some mechanical repairs. The position performs diagnostics using programmable computers and complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations. All employees at the Leamington plant are responsible for working safely. Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture, following all safety procedures, proactively stopping the job, and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards, or concerns.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Provides production support through specialized electrical and mechanical repair and preventative maintenance to equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoots and repairs plant instrumentation systems and interactive plant controls.
• Repairs electrical power distribution equipment and programmable logic control systems.
• Designs electrical systems for construction projects; orders needed parts; installs electrical equipment and controls; and tests systems for proper operation.
• Operates frequency generators, oscilloscopes, analytical meters, and electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Tests, calibrates, and adjusts electrical equipment and measuring systems.
• Performs welding, pipe fitting, fabrication, plumbing, motor alignment, and related repair.
• Prepares required paperwork regarding repairs, preventative maintenance work, and equipment installations as specified.
• Performs proper checkout and handling of storeroom materials.
• Provides vacation relief coverage for Electrical Supervisor.
• 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.
• Minimum High School or GED in General Education
• Preferred 2 Year / Associate Degree or Journeyman Electrician.
• Preferred Other Journeyman Electrician License
• Preferred 2 of experience in performing industrial related electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance responsibilities
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Knowledge of contractors and starters, motors and motor controls (hookup and sizing), AC/DC motor controls, high voltage splicing, transformers (hookup and sizing), motor bearings and shaft alignment, pneumatics, hydraulics, power distribution and controls, terminating techniques, etc
• Proficiency with instrumentation and control systems
• Skill in reading and using electrical schematics and drawings
• Must be skilled in welding, motor alignment, and fabrication
• Ability to install various types of equipment and machinery in the plant
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and diagrams for maintenance and repair jobs
• Knowledge of and ability to perform arithmetic which may include algebra
• Ability to read, interpret and follow instructional and maintenance manuals
• Skills needed include analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

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.

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.