E&I Supervisor: Lead Plant Controls & Upgrades

AGP Ag Processing Inc; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401k with company match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

HSA and FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

AGP Ag Processing Inc. seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor to lead electrical and instrumentation operations at our Hastings, NE plant.

You will oversee technicians, troubleshoot PLCs and control systems, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and reliability. The role emphasizes mentoring technicians, coordinating projects with management and external contractors, and developing training programs on controls and equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and process instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• Understanding of instrumentation installation, repair, and calibration procedures.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience delivering technical training programs.
• Project management: plan, organize, and execute efficiently.
• Highly organized with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with management, vendors, and coworkers.
• Safety-focused mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support technicians, overseeing daily work assignments and priorities.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, process control systems, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Lead and support the design, development, installation, and commissioning of new electrical and process control systems.
• Schedule and oversee inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate electrical and instrumentation projects with plant management and outside contractors to minimize downtime.
• Develop, document, and deliver training programs for PLC, HMI, and electrical systems; train plant staff on controls and equipment.
• Install, configure, and maintain electrical hardware and software systems.
• Partner with management on plant upgrades and capital projects, including cost estimation and equipment selection.
• Maintain accurate electrical prints, control system configurations, and system documentation.
• Purchase electrical, instrumentation, hardware, and software components as needed to support production demands.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Motor controls

Process instrumentation

PLC programming

Blueprints reading

Training program design

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming software

Job description

AGP Ag Processing Inc. seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor to lead electrical and instrumentation operations at our Hastings, NE plant.

You will oversee technicians, troubleshoot PLCs and control systems, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and reliability. The role emphasizes mentoring technicians, coordinating projects with management and external contractors, and developing training programs on controls and equipment.