Journeyman Electrician

Job ID: 511720

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Journeyman Electrician

Reports to: Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Shift: Day shift

Pay: $38.98; 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

• Dental 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!

What youll be contributing:

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.
• Repairs shop tools.
• 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

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• 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.

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. 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.

Whats 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.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If youre up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

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.