Electrical Equipment Specialist

Vylor; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is seeking a Plant Electrician to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrical systems, perform repairs, inspections, and maintenance.

You will manage electrical, controls, instrumentation, HMI, and HVAC systems, support capital projects, and drive safety improvements while maintaining maintenance work orders and documentation. The role focuses on on-site work at the York NE location, requires PLC knowledge, and offers a sign-on bonus of $5,000 along with a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience and/or education in an Industrial Electrician/Maintenance field
• Journeyman electrical license is required
• Understanding of PLC automation servers, processors, and control systems
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work meets safety standards and support incident investigations
• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance
• Create/modify/close CMMS work orders and document labor and parts
• Support capital projects with vendors and internal teams
• Maintain plant shop and maintenance tools
• Develop and update preventive maintenance plans
• Maintain detailed equipment records and site/system prints
• Plan and lead maintenance projects with Operations to avoid production downtime
• Maintain Enterprise Asset Management system and provide user training
• Estimate labor and equipment costs and support installation and upkeep of equipment
• Ensure operation of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control devices, and HVAC

Skills

Industrial Electrician

Fall protection

Overtime flexibility

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

PLC control systems

Education

High School diploma/GED

Journeyman electrical license

Job description

Plant Electrician

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

NOW OFFERING $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!! – We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Electrician to join our company and support our York NE location.

As the Plant Electrician, you will focus on ensuring safe and reliable operation of plant electrical systems by performing electrical repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance in compliance with company safety standards. It includes maintaining and improving electrical, controls, instrumentation, HMI, and HVAC systems; supporting capital projects; and recommending safety and process improvements. The position also manages electrical work orders, documentation, and preventive/predictive maintenance plans to minimize downtime and support continuous production.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. This role will be 100% on-site at the location.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work meets company safety standards by leading safe practices, driving risk reduction efforts, and supporting incident investigations
• Support plant operations through corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities
• Create, modify, and close work orders in CMMS along with ensuring accurate documentation of labor and parts allocation
• Provide maintenance support for capital projects while working with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safe, effective execution, and strong communication across shifts and departments
• Maintain the condition of the plant shop and maintenance tools
• Utilize predictive maintenance tools to identify emerging equipment issues and develop, update, and train others on effective preventive maintenance plans
• Assist in maintaining detailed equipment records and site/system prints
• Plan and lead project work as needed, working with Operations to ensure maintenance activities are completed without interrupting production
• Maintain Enterprise Asset Management system: ensure work order quality, PM plans, and provide user training/support, etc.
• Assist in estimating labor and equipment costs, maintain maintenance and repair records, and support the development, installation, inspection, and upkeep of new or upgraded mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ensure operation of company equipment including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control devices, and HVAC, for process and facility
• Perform electrical repairs and scheduled inspections of equipment, following the prescribed guidelines and procedures
• Make recommendations for improved safety through electrical programs and/or process changes including addition of new devices, and hardware

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• You have 2 years of experience and/or education in an Industrial Electrician/Maintenance field
• Willing and able to work on elevated surfaces using fall protection equipment
• Willingness and flexibility to work extended and overtime, including weekends and holidays, as needed to support business needs
• Possesses basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn, understand, and apply mechanical concepts
• You have a good understanding of maintaining/repairing, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, mechanical power transmission systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems, welding, and fabrication work
• Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
• Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties
• Reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Journeyman electrical license
• Understanding of PLC automation servers, processors, and associated control systems

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Company Culture and Diversity

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.