Job ID: 495719

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.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development!

Summary:

The Electrical Engineer's prime objective is to continuously improve and maximize equipment reliability and life expectancy at optimum output and most efficient repair cost through the use of the Plant's Proactive Maintenance (PPM) Program and improvement projects, to investigate chronic problems, research history, communicate possible solutions, complete design and implement final solution in the plant with limited interruption to plant's production requirements.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.


• Establish those jobs or tasks necessary to comply with his section's objectives or programs, and defines them complete with specific instructions, technical specifications, methods, and procedures as applicable.


• Supports the plan, schedule and assignment of electrical work ensuring the availability of tools, parts, supplies and equipment information.


• Follow-up on the effectiveness of the work or operations performed and takes or initiate Improvement measures where necessary.


• Reviews and analyzes Predictive (Pd) and Preventive (PM) program data.


• Monitors equipment performance data and repair history, identifying repetitive or chronic performance problems, recommends corrective actions.


• Works closely with Production and Process Control personnel, verifying equipment capability of operating within prescribed limits and the effectiveness of maintenance programs.


• Performs reliability engineering analysis on major plant equipment, Supports Electrical Manager.


• Remains abreast of predictive technologies; identify potential applications, conducting evaluations, recommending implementation strategies when warranted.


• Provides input to the training requirements of trades personnel.


• Monitors maintenance procedures, evaluates effectiveness, recommends improvements.


• Documents maintenance performance indicators, analyzes trends, develops and implements improvement strategies.


• Provides assistance to others in their problem-solving activities.


• Identifies PPM program improvement opportunities that will lead to higher equipment reliability, improved PPM procedures or reduced cost.


• Lead all Condition Based Maintenance initiatives and support the analysis of all critical and non-critical equipment through Preventive, Predictive and proactive approaches in accordance with their potential failure modes and Lead the RCA program.


• The EE must have a thorough knowledge of the Plant CMMS, predictive, and preventive maintenance programs as applicable to his areas.


• Provide on-the-spot guidance and formal training as required.


• Maintain working and support documentation up to date.


• Maintain working and history files on improvement projects in SAP and shared drives.


• Maintains the electrical backlog (in cooperation with the supervisor and Planner) ensuring work orders are up to date, have been sufficiently planned and are kept live as required providing supplemental information for their records.


• 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.


• Preffered Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. In lieu of a degree significant experience in the cement industry would be required.


• Good communication skills, resistance to stress and ability to lead employees is required.


• Computer literacy and knowledge of SAP is necessary.


• Strong knowledge of CAD system and drafting skills.

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.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A diverse and 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 large international organization.

If you're 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.

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