What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Ash Grove Cement Company?
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Pay
- Life Insurance
- Growth Opportunities and more!
Summary:
The Electrical Engineer coordinates engineering activities related to the implementation of new processes and the revision of existing processes. This position provides electrical engineering assistance throughout the plant.
What you’ll be contributing:
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of survey equipment, computer automation hardware and software, and other plant equipment utilized by the electrical Plant Engineer.
- Heavily involved in PLC additions and requirements.
- Conducts and/or participates in plant meetings regarding operations activities, safety, environmental issues, and special projects.
- Plans, surveys, designs and writes electrical specifications and obtains electrical contractors for the implementation of new projects as well as the revision of existing ones. Supervises and inspects the work performed by contractors.
- Provides misc engineering assistance as needed for various quarry operations and plant construction projects.
- Assists as specified by plant management in maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to safety, environmental issues, etc. Provides associated training as needed.
- Performs field measurements, inventory calculations and related activities in conjunction with materials inventories.
- Prepares and submits reports on various engineering activities as requested by plant management.
- Maintains updated plant equipment data files, site maps, various drawings, engineering reference material and/or records of the plant's locations of underground utilities.
- Inspects electrical equipment received at the plant.
- Conducts electrical safety training and inspections as needed.
- Attends RCRA training for waste-derived fuel activities (cement plants only).
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- Minimum 4 year - Bachelor's Degree in engineering, electrical engineering or closely related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project management and familiarity with contractors and salespeople, a professional engineering environment, a heavy industry with specific office and field experience in engineering design (to include programmable logic control equipment usage) and construction.
- Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion
- Ability to effectively negotiate
- Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles and techniques, especially those regarding electrical engineering
- Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations pertaining to environmental and safety issues
- Knowledge of contract management practices and cement and/or lime manufacturing processes
- Ability to use and troubleshoot engineering equipment such as measuring devices, calculators, computers and PLC’s
- Ability to use independent judgment in performing daily activities. Works in conjunction with mechanical plant engineer
- Ability to work under general supervision using specified standard practices and procedures
- Ability to refer to supervisor for guidance on unusual problems
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.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
