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Ash Grove is a CRH company with a legacy dating back to 1882. We combine technical expertise, safety and customer-focused solutions to deliver reliable performance for our customers. We manufacture and supply high-performance, advanced cementitious materials for the most demanding construction and infrastructure needs. With more than 2,000 people across 60 locations in the United States and Canada, we support a wide range of applications, from major infrastructure projects to the development and refurbishment of residential and non-residential buildings that support everyday life, from highways and bridges to schools and commercial buildings.
BENEFITS
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Pay
- Life Insurance
- Growth Opportunities and more!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, works toward assuring the quality of products made at the plant. Conducts laboratory tests to ensure that products meet specifications (i.e., ASTM, AASHTO). Performs chemical and/or physical tests on cement, clinker, raw materials and fuels to determine their quality. Complies with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures.
What you’ll be contributing:
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Understand, evaluate, and monitor hazards that may exist in laboratory or in plant.
- Perform regularly scheduled sampling and analyses as established by the laboratory, which include but are not limited to, the following tests: CO2 analysis by Eltra, fineness of coal, raw meal, kiln feed, and cement; coal ash percentage, x-ray analysis of raw materials, raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, cement, and other process samples by fused bead and/or pressed pellet; free lime of clinker and cement, loss on ignition of tower meal sample and cement.
- Monitor and change process/quality parameters (i.e. separator speed, weigh feeder settings, etc.) to keep raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, and cement within the aims established by the Chief Chemist, as needed.
- Inform the Shift Supervisor of any out of specification samples or problems, as needed.
- Maintain a high level of communication between the production and quality department.
- Assist the production department in emergency situations, as needed.
- Maintain a clean work area and assist in other housekeeping responsibilities.
- Perform breaks on cement cubes on day shifts on weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Prepares samples as needed for chemical and physical testing.
- Operates, cross checks and performs minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
- Maintains laboratory inventory of chemical solutions.
- Maintains logs and quality analysis reports as specified.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employee will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- One year experience performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment preferred. 3 Months on the job training required.
- Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, including the kiln burning process, mill grinding, as well as cement, clinker, and raw mix chemistry.
- Knowledge of chemical testing including wet chemical analysis and x-ray analysis, and physical testing procedures. Ability to perform precise and accurate analysis and testing with minimal directions and supervision. Ability to develop and follow comprehensive technical directions. Ability to operate all laboratory equipment including balances, x-ray, muffle furnace, physical testing equipment and laboratory computer. Skills needed include mathematical, analytical, organization and communication skills, proper time management, and the ability to handle working under pressure. Ability to read and understand instructions, operating procedures, warning labels, signs and similar information. Work requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
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.
This 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 his/her 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.
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.
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.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
INTRODUCTION
Ash Grove is a CRH company with a legacy dating back to 1882. We combine technical expertise, safety and customer-focused solutions to deliver reliable performance for our customers. We manufacture and supply high-performance, advanced cementitious materials for the most demanding construction and infrastructure needs. With more than 2,000 people across 60 locations in the United States and Canada, we support a wide range of applications, from major infrastructure projects to the development and refurbishment of residential and non-residential buildings that support everyday life, from highways and bridges to schools and commercial buildings.
BENEFITS
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Pay
- Life Insurance
- Growth Opportunities and more!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, works toward assuring the quality of products made at the plant. Conducts laboratory tests to ensure that products meet specifications (i.e., ASTM, AASHTO). Performs chemical and/or physical tests on cement, clinker, raw materials and fuels to determine their quality. Complies with all applicable safety and environmental policies and procedures.
What you’ll be contributing:
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Understand, evaluate, and monitor hazards that may exist in laboratory or in plant.
- Perform regularly scheduled sampling and analyses as established by the laboratory, which include but are not limited to, the following tests: CO2 analysis by Eltra, fineness of coal, raw meal, kiln feed, and cement; coal ash percentage, x-ray analysis of raw materials, raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, cement, and other process samples by fused bead and/or pressed pellet; free lime of clinker and cement, loss on ignition of tower meal sample and cement.
- Monitor and change process/quality parameters (i.e. separator speed, weigh feeder settings, etc.) to keep raw meal, kiln feed, clinker, and cement within the aims established by the Chief Chemist, as needed.
- Inform the Shift Supervisor of any out of specification samples or problems, as needed.
- Maintain a high level of communication between the production and quality department.
- Assist the production department in emergency situations, as needed.
- Maintain a clean work area and assist in other housekeeping responsibilities.
- Perform breaks on cement cubes on day shifts on weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Prepares samples as needed for chemical and physical testing.
- Operates, cross checks and performs minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
- Maintains laboratory inventory of chemical solutions.
- Maintains logs and quality analysis reports as specified.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employee will be required to follow all instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations as requested.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- One year experience performing relevant tests in a cement laboratory environment preferred. 3 Months on the job training required.
- Knowledge of the cement manufacturing process, including the kiln burning process, mill grinding, as well as cement, clinker, and raw mix chemistry.
- Knowledge of chemical testing including wet chemical analysis and x-ray analysis, and physical testing procedures. Ability to perform precise and accurate analysis and testing with minimal directions and supervision. Ability to develop and follow comprehensive technical directions. Ability to operate all laboratory equipment including balances, x-ray, muffle furnace, physical testing equipment and laboratory computer. Skills needed include mathematical, analytical, organization and communication skills, proper time management, and the ability to handle working under pressure. Ability to read and understand instructions, operating procedures, warning labels, signs and similar information. Work requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
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.
This 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 his/her 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.
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.
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.
AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Control Engineer
Verify your degree maps to SOC codes
Control engineering spans multiple SOC codes, and your H-1B approval depends on a direct match between your degree field and the specific role. Check the O*NET occupation profile for 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers) before applying to confirm alignment.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Control Engineer roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Past LCA activity signals that the employer understands the H-1B process and has an established sponsorship workflow.
Document PLC and SCADA certifications separately
USCIS adjudicators occasionally issue RFEs for control engineer roles, questioning whether the position truly requires a specialty degree. A portfolio listing certifications such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, or ISA credentials strengthens the specialty occupation argument alongside your academic credentials.
Request the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level before filing your LCA. Run your job title and worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search to know the wage floor, so you can evaluate any offer against the legal minimum.
Confirm the employer files cap-subject petitions
Some control engineering roles at universities or nonprofit research labs fall under cap-exempt H-1B filings, which skip the lottery entirely. Ask directly during the offer stage whether the employer is cap-exempt and whether they have filed H-1B petitions within the past three fiscal years.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically after layoffs
If your H-1B is terminated, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer and file a transfer petition. Control engineering demand in automation and energy sectors means new offers are achievable within that window, but your new employer must file before the grace period expires.
H-1B Visa Senior Control Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Control Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Senior Control Engineer positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The role must be directly tied to that degree field. Employers document this in the H-1B petition using the job description and the LCA filed with DOL, which certifies the position requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Control Engineers most often?
Manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and industrial automation are the heaviest H-1B sponsors for control engineering roles. Companies deploying distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA platforms at scale regularly file petitions for this title. You can browse verified sponsoring employers in these sectors directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation and filing history.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new control engineering employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA covering your new worksite and job duties. Control of physical plant systems counts as a distinct work location for LCA purposes.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Before filing your LCA, your employer must certify to DOL that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for Senior Control Engineer roles in your worksite's metropolitan area. DOL uses four wage levels, and senior positions are typically benchmarked at Level III or IV. You can verify the applicable wage yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer letter.
Does working on-site at a client facility affect my H-1B as a control engineer?
Yes. If your employer places you at a third-party facility, such as a manufacturing plant or energy site, USCIS scrutinizes these arrangements carefully under its third-party placement rules. Your employer must demonstrate it retains day-to-day control over your work. Each client site may require a separate LCA if it falls in a different metropolitan statistical area, which your employer handles before you start at that location.