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Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist Seattle, Washington, United States Job ID: 519790
Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North Americas 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 its customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
To learn more about us, go to www.ashgrove.com
Position: Industrial Electrician
Reports to: Electrical Supervisor
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am-3:30 pm OR Tuesday-Friday, 5:00 am-3:30 pm PST
Wage Scale: $44.22 - $56.19 per hour, with potential for overtime
Note: The wage scale for the position is the full wage scale an individual can make based on performance, experience, and seniority throughout their time at the company.
Family Culture We treat our team like family
Medical Dental Vision Prescription Generous Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays per year 401k with 5 company match & profit sharing Opportunities for Internal Mobility Professional Development Opportunities Training Provided Tuition Reimbursement Program - We will assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel, and more Opportunities for Community Engagement Potential Relocation Packages
What Youll Be Contributing
• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. • Performs preventative maintenance on EPA-regulated extractive gas analyzers, extractive gas analyzer systems for other processes, large horsepower air-cooled motors, natural gas firing equipment for a rotary cement kiln, and pulverized coal processing and dosing systems. • Troubleshoots and repairs Plant-wide PLC control system, MCC Motor Control Center equipment, AC VFDs, and DC VSDs, plant-wide fiber optic and copper Ethernet communication system, and plant IP network video system, in addition to all electrical circuits and systems associated with cement manufacturing. • Calibrates and provides documentation for weigh scales, weigh feeders, temperature, pressure transducers, and opacity monitoring equipment for environmental compliance. • Collaborates on the design and installation of Motor control equipment, networking equipment, process efficiency improvements, power-saving technologies, and condition monitoring systems. • Always be ready and willing to react to the plants needs to ensure production goals are met. • Consistently provide excellent and courteous electrical support to all plant personnel. • 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. • An associates degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience working in a similar environment or on similar equipment is required. • Proficiency with computers, standard computer programs, and research. • Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Preferred experience performing related electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance responsibilities. • Preferred knowledge of contactors and starters, motors, and motor controls, hookup, and sizing, AC/DC motors, transformers, motor bearings, and shaft alignment, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, power distribution, and cable termination. • Understanding of three-phase power.
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. • This position is classified as safety sensitive in accordance with WA Senate Bill 5123.
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.
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 Their 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.
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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.
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Posting Start Date: 02/26/2026 Posting End Date