Electrical & Instrumental Technician

VERBIO North America LLC; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short & long-term disability coverage

Generous vacation and sick leave

Company contribution to retirement

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Livonia, Michigan, seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to support plant equipment operations through maintenance and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will manage electrical systems and conduct preventative maintenance, adhering to safety regulations. With an associate degree preferred and strong analytical skills, you'll work in a dynamic environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of on-the-job experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to equipment issues.
• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment.

Skills

Electrical and instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Technology

Tools

DeltaV

ABB Logic & Controls

Rosemount Instrumentation

Job description

Schedule: Mon-Fri overtime as needed/on call rotation

Travel: Limited to none

WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU

In this role, we will expect you to support the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. You will respond to equipment issues as they arise, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure instruments and controls are properly calibrated and functioning. This role also involves assisting with equipment startups and shutdowns, installing new equipment, and maintaining electrical and instrumentation components such as wiring, conduit, valves, and actuators. You will be expected to follow all safety regulations and procedures, communicate equipment or parts needs to management, and use your troubleshooting and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues while working from technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance systems. This position reports directly to the E&I Supervisor.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC’s, process controls, electrical and pneumatic equipment
• Perform emergency maintenance on failed equipment
• Calibrate, configure, and repair of measurement/controls instruments flow, levels, pressure, temperature, and Ph including associated valves and valve actuators

Responsibilities

• Assist with the shutdown and startup of equipment on projects
• Adhere to all OSHA and National Electrical Safety Code regulations and procedures
• Replace and repair parts, rewire, and install related instrument and electrical items including conduit and wiring
• Preventative and proactive electrical tasks and compliance procedures
• Inform management of any instrument or electrical parts needed and assist with maintaining the required instrument / electronic / electrical parts inventories
• Installation of new equipment

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Technology, preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years of on-the-job experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair(DeltaV, ABB Logic & Controls, Rosemount Instrumentation)
• Familiar with computerized maintenance managements systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in design and troubleshooting work
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including operating manuals, procedures, and policies
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrument control systems and maintenance support equipment
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus. The starting salary is based on the candidate's experience, education, and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 sick/personal days
  • Paid vacation time
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
• Advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.

ABOUT US

South Bend Ethanol, LLC , is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

VERBIO SE (VERBIO) , with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

In January 2018, VERBIO SE formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world’s future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.

Our Mission

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest in-house technologies, we are developing sustainable alternatives for a world that seeks to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious.

Our Approach

• Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
• Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
• Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
• Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas.
• Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
• Never stop technological improvement.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the requirements for this opportunity and are interested in making an impact on our mission, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application on our website at https://www.verbio-north-america.com/careers . A resume is required when applying, cover letters are optional, and professional references may be requested later in the hiring process.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.

Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at its discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based on experience, prior work history, education, and competence.

Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.