Electrical Supervisor

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 customers.

About the role

The Electrical Supervisor schedules, coordinates, and assigns duties for plant electrical maintenance and repair work. This position monitors progress and performance of electrical maintenance workers, provides supervision to electrical maintenance employees and contractors, and ensures adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Generate, receive, and review work orders for electrical maintenance.
• Schedule, assign, and communicate electrical maintenance and repair jobs while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with other staff regarding preventive maintenance and troubleshooting problems with major electrical equipment.
• Supervise and monitor work performance of electrical maintenance workers; ensure required material and equipment are available, work is performed properly, and complies with safety standards.
• Ensure materials and equipment are ordered and remain in stock for projects.
• Discuss anticipated projects with contractors and collaborate with department supervisors about upcoming new equipment installations and major repairs.
• Assist with organizing and providing instructions for the installation of new equipment or the modification of existing equipment.
• Provide associated drawings and write programmable logic controller (PLC) programs.
• Review/prepare paperwork concerning timekeeping for electrical maintenance workers, close paperwork for work orders, and prepare reports.
• Assist in training electricians performing work pertaining to electrical maintenance.
• Plan electrical trade time and parts.
• Ensure activities regarding the maintenance and calibration of process instrumentation are properly conducted.
• Coordinate, write, and review Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) related to department tasks.
• Attend/participate in annual good combustion practice training.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, and signs.
• Minimum 2-year Associate Degree in electrical or related subject matter. In lieu of degree/diploma, equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in related work. Education classes in related area may substitute for some of the required years of experience.
• Proficient in problem-solving.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to lead, direct, and manage organizations, programs, and people.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, Ohm's Law, programmable logic controllers, plant safety, and lockout procedures.
• Knowledge of the theory and practical application of electrical machinery (motors, switch gear, starters, AC & DC variable speed drives, overhead/underground electrical distribution systems, transformers, and their associated controls).
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and ability to apply its requirements.
• Ability to use computers, understand electrical drawings, and furnish "mark-up"/"as-built" drawings and specifications upon completion of projects.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly.
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives with specified standards as guidelines.
• Ability to refer to department manager or superintendent when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy is needed.
• Ability to be a leader and active participant in the plant safety program.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities