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Engineering Apprentice

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Engineering Apprentice

Portland, OR

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

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Reporting to: Workshop Manager

Overview: HYDRO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE WASTEWATER LTD provide an exciting opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills in the repair and servicing industry. Apprentices will undertake on and off job training to a comprehensive training package which covers other aspects of company not just electrical.

Whilst academic ability plays a part, we care as much about your attitude and desire to be part of our future at HYDRO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE WASTEWATER LTD and we want to see evidence that you're genuinely interested in and enthusiastic about developing a career in hands-on electrical engineering.

Physical & Other Requirements:

  • Current valid driving licence - desirable due to location.
  • Able to carry out tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling or crouching.


Competency & Qualifications:

  • Required qualification level for Level 3 apprenticeship.
  • English and maths.
  • Work reliably and effectively without close supervision
  • Accept responsibility for the work of themselves and others
  • Accept allocate and supervise technical and other tasks
  • Use oral, written and electronic methods for the communication of technical and other information
  • Work effectively with colleagues.
  • Undertake work in a way that contributes to sustainable development
  • Maintain and enhance competence in own area.
  • Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner


Key Duties:

  • Deliver coursework to the required standard and on time.
  • Learn to read Electrical/Mechanical Wiring Diagrams & Engineering Drawings.
  • Help to select materials and equipment to carry out work.
  • Installation of a variety of cable types including PVC, Steel Wired Armour, Data Cables
  • Installation and Fabrication of Cable containment systems such as Trunking, Conduit, Cable Tray.
  • Prepare written reports.
  • Inspect and Test electrical Installations.
  • Complete paperwork including job cards, test schedules & calculations.
  • Diagnose and fix faults on a range of circuits and equipment including Control panels.
  • Work with little supervision relying on initiative.
  • Undertake additional skills training applicable to HYDRO INTERNATIONAL EUROPE WASTEWATER LTD scope of work.
  • Work outdoors and indoors - sometimes at height.
  • Be prepared to travel away from home.
  • Work within a sewage treatment environment.
  • To perform duties in accordance with all relevant legislation in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • Any other duties which the company may reasonably require the individual to undertake.


What Hydro International Offers You
  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
  • Highly competitive salary package
  • Comprehensive secondary benefits
  • Significant contribution to your pension plan
  • Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization


Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

Client-provided location(s): Portland, OR, USA
Job ID: CRH_FGB-501369-en_GB
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing