E&I Tech

Iowa Ag; Council Bluffs, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Family support

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation program

Job summary

Bunge in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain plant-wide electrical systems and automation. The role calls for troubleshooting electric circuits up to 480VAC, high voltage lighting, VFD/AC-DC systems, and Allen-Bradley PLCs across multiple platforms.

The position runs Monday through Friday on days, with a pay rate of $35.71 per hour. A related associates degree or 3–5 years of experience is required, plus strong reading of ladder logic and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or 3-5 years of equivalent experience
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic
• Experience with networking systems such as Control Net, Ethernet, and Data Highway

Responsibilities

• Maintain all automation throughout the facility (electric circuits of 480VAC or less)
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting, VFD and AC/DC systems
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC (Allen-Bradley) systems like SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, PLC 5s, 5000 Logix Controllers and Panel Views
• Check output on DC controllers and replace printed circuit boards when needed
• Follow, interpret, and read blueprints or schematics
• Calibrate and/or troubleshoot process instrumentation
• Assign IP addresses to new equipment
• Inspect for conformity to industry standards or specifications
• Rebuild, repair, and replace damaged, defective, or worn parts
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and remove material and equipment from job site
• Troubleshoot and repair AC motor starter circuits

Skills

Ladder logic

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates degree in electronics

Tools

Control Net

Ethernet

Data Highway

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

City: Council Bluffs | State: Iowa (US-IA) | Country: United States (US) | Requisition Number: 43812

A Day in the Life:

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for maintaining plant wide electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Position Details:

Monday through Friday day shift

Pay: $35.71 an hour

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain all automation throughout the facility (electric circuits of 480VAC or less)
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting, variable frequency drive (VFD) and alternating current / direct current (AC/DC) systems
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logix Control (PLC) (Allen-Bradley) systems like SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, PLC 5s, 5000 Logix Controllers and Panel Views
• Check output on DC controllers and replace printed circuit boards when needed
• Troubleshoot, locate, test, identify, or diagnose electrical malfunction and then adjust, repair, or replace
• Follow, interpret, and read blueprints or schematics
• Calibrate and/or troubleshoot process instrumentation
• Assigning IP addresses to new equipment
• Inspect for conformity to industry standards or specifications
• Rebuild, repair, and replace damaged, defective, or worn parts
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and remove material and equipment from job site
• Troubleshoot and repair AC motor starter circuits

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in electronics or 3-5 years of equivalent experience is required
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic
• Experience with networking systems such as Control Net, Ethernet, and Data Highway
• Familiarity with mass flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, burner control systems and other like equipment found in an automated plant
• Good written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualification:

• 3-5 years of experience or schooling troubleshooting and repairing PLC's
• Programming experience
• Previous work in a soybean crush facility
• Experience with SAP maintenance software

Benefits:

• Health Benefits Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and visionplansthat meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support Supporting new and growing families by providing6 weeksof 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Vacation time- We value work-life balance and offer a generousvacationprogram. Vacation time isaccruedeach pay period, with the accrual ratedeterminedby your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employeesaccrueapproximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year.However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule.

#INDT1

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive

We Lead The Way Agile, Empowered, Innovative

We Do What's Right Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge