Electrician Job at Oldcastle Inc. in Midlothian

Overview

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. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

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!

What you’ll be contributing

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs repairs and routine maintenance on plant electrical equipment and systems. Installs new plant electrical equipment as needed.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate and repair electric and electronic circuits, equipment, controls, and instrumentation as needed.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, charts, tables, work orders, verbal instructions and established practices to organize and complete assigned repair jobs. Solve routine job problems effectively.
• Performs repairs, routine maintenance and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Performs the construction and installation of new plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Modifies existing plant electrical equipment, instruments and systems.
• Inspects plant electrical systems and equipment for needed preventive maintenance.
• Inspect and service electrical motors, including bearing lubrication and replacement.
• Install power and control wiring including conduit and cable tray.
• Must be willing and able to learn operations and trouble shooting of plant environmental equipment.
• Responsible for housekeeping and clean-up of immediate work areas or in other areas in conjunction with assigned duties.
• Responsible for documentation associated with job duties.
• Aids in training electrical apprentices
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Vocational/Trade School/Accredited Associates Program is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of electrician experience is required
• Journeyman Electrician is preferred
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Ability to read and interpret warning labels, safety instructions, product use instructions, and electrical drawings including schematics, interconnection, conduit and cabinet drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of ladder logic in programmable logic controllers.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Ability to solve routine electrical and instrumentation problems effectively.
• Knowledge of plant safety and lockout procedures and the ability to follow all plant rules.
• Ability to safely and effectively use screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, basic hand tools, Ohm meter, Meg Ohm meter, recorders, amp meter, conduit bender, threading machine, wire puller, forklift, manlift and related equipment. May need to pass a basic electrical instrumentation test.
• Candidates must be willing to work shifts that may include weekends, afternoon, holidays, nights and on-call schedules.

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. Work requires lifting parts weighing up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; kneeling, bending, pulling, pushing, working in awkward positions; walking on uneven surfaces; climbing stairs; working in man-baskets using a safety harness; and measuring voltage, ohm’s and current accurately and safely.

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.

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.