About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Cement Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer I as part of a structured Build4Growth program — a 14-month blended learning and on-the-job development track focused on cement plant operations and engineering fundamentals. This role supports electrical design, controls, and maintenance work at a cement manufacturing facility near Ballwin, MO.

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What You’ll Do

• Practice and promote safety: assess risks, follow authorized procedures, and use appropriate PPE.
• Support electrical design and modifications consistent with plant standards.
• Program and maintain control systems (CTI PLCs, Ifix HMI, kiln and mill high-level control).
• Maintain network and IT support for local servers, switches, and virtual systems.
• Manage electrical and mechanical projects from scope through execution.
• Develop and maintain predictive/preventative maintenance (PM) routines and BOMs for electrical equipment.
• Prepare engineering scopes of work, cost estimates and capital justifications.
• Interface with contractors: solicit quotes, select vendors, and provide field direction.
• Perform feasibility and economic studies for proposed electrical modifications.
• Maintain and revise electrical drawings and standard specifications.
• Use SAP to purchase parts/services, review work orders, analyze reports, and track capital projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Entry level: 0–3 years experience.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and process control systems (preferred: CTI, PLC-5, SLC 500).
• Experience or coursework with instrumentation, motors, starters, and VFDs.
• Technical skills: SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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Additional Requirements

• Ability to follow all safety protocols and use required PPE. Where respirators are required, employees must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.
• Willingness to participate in onsite training and rotational assignments as part of the Build4Growth program.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual salary: $98,473 (estimated).
• This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive salary and retirement savings options (401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth).
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Vision and voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance program and holistic well-being resources.
• Dress-for-your-day policy.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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