Electrical Engineer - Chanute, KS

Job ID:  486824

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 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:

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Engineering, electrical engineering or closely related field.

• Minimum 2 year of Experience 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

• 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. 

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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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