Electrical Maintenance Manager- Chanute, KS

 

 

Job ID:  497945

 

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 Maintenance Manager coordinates electrical activities related to the implementation of new processes and the revision of existing processes. This position provides electrical engineering assistance throughout the plant. They will also refer to manager for guidance on unusal problems. 

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 

• Coordinates the allocation of all electrical and automation engineering resources with all plant departments.

• Responsible for all plant electrical maintenance programs to ensure optimum machinery performance & minimum downtime.

• Identifies plant electrical needs, makes capital proposals, and is held accountable for areas of responsibility.
• Prepares and manages electrical maintenance budget and provides management group with monthly updates.
• Schedules assigns, and communicates electrical maintenance and repair jobs while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Remains current on new technologies, regulations, and work procedures and makes recommendations where appropriate. Development of a long-term electrical plan aimed at establishing preventative & predictive measures to optimize equipment.
• Responsible for installation of new equipment and oversees alteration to all plant buildings and structures.
• Conducts and/or participates in plant meetings regarding operations activities, safety, environmental issues, and special projects.
• Participate in corporate-derived programs to establish companywide standards for electrical and automation policies. Champion these policies for the plant.
• Provides leadership for direct reports in defining expectations, giving feedback, and redirecting when needed. Mentors and develops team for personal growth and succession planning.
• 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 degree in engineering, electrical, or related subject matter

• Minimum 7 years experience in heavy industry with specific office and field experience in engineering design (to include programmable logic control equipment usage) and construction.

• Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, and techniques, especially those regarding electrical engineering.

• Ability to use and troubleshoot engineering equipment such as measuring devices, calculators, computers, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations about environmental and safety issues.

• Working knowledge of contract management practices and cement and lime manufacturing processes is a plus.

 

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 de