Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Level 4

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. To learn more about us go to Position: Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Reports to: Electrical Superintendent Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday with on-call rotation every 5 weeks Pay: $37/hour+ 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! What you'll be contributing: Under the supervision of the Electrical Superintendent, the primary function of the Electrical/Instrument Technician is to maintain, calibrate, perform trouble analysis, consult, research, and develop process control instrumentation for the purpose of obtaining optimum production efficiency. Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. Installs, maintains and calibrates process control and instrumentation equipment including, but not limited to, flow meters, thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, weigh feeders, starters, DC drives, AC drives, VFDs, and emissions analyzers. Calibrates and maintains all emissions analyzers in accordance with service manuals and regulatory permit requirements Maintains instrument logbook on all maintenance activity Ensures process control data is being recorded, backed-up and archived Performs maintenance on existing instrument equipment Performs new instrumentation construction installation Operates mobile equipment Pull wires and to repair or replace lights and fixtures. Perform ground testing and megger testing. Repair and service HVAC equipment, laboratory equipment, cameras and kiln scanners, and motors. Inspect, PM and maintain generators, Pfister and other feeders, MCCs and Transformers, PLCs, hydraulic systems,, pressure vessels, Inspect, PM and maintain other cement plant equipment such as dust collectors, conveyors, kilns, clinker coolers, coal mills, ball mills, vertical mills, vibrators, flow meters, bin level systems, temperature probes, level gauges, fans, blowers, pressure vessels, pumps, valves and gates, air separators, silos, reclaimer, load‑out equipment, etc Additional duties as assigned by supervisor To succeed in this position, you will need: High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided Must have two years of college, technical school, or service training pertaining to instrumentation and electronic technology or four years of related field experience as an instrumentation technician Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, computers, basic operating systems software (Microsoft Server, Windows XP & Windows 7, and MS office), process analyzers and electrical controls Must be knowledgeable in areas of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, physics, and fluid dynamics Work requires the ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and schematics Must possess good English communication skills - written and interpersonal Ability and initiative to make sound decisions Excellent work and safety record Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required Ability to be on call 24/7 as needed 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. Lifting up to 75 pounds. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ash Grove Cement Company