Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

U.S. Sugar; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Sugar in Clewiston, FL seeks an Electrical Controls Technician to maintain, install, and repair automated equipment across multiple process areas. You will diagnose malfunctions in PLCs, analog/digital control loops, sensors, and drives, and perform preventive maintenance with CMMS documentation.

This role requires safety focus and the ability to read electrical schematics. You’ll work a rotating schedule with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, in a highly automated environment

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting in PLCs and control loops.
• Maintain CMMS documentation of maintenance activities.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and repair electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot analog/digital control loops and PLCs.
• Calibrate instruments and test equipment.
• Operate crane, forklift, and other lifting devices.
• Document work orders and maintenance activities.
• Follow safety and CGMP practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Electrical controls

Reading schematics

CMMS

Safety procedures

Tools

PLC equipment

Multimeters

Meggers

Tape measure

Conduit sizing tools

Job description

U.S. Sugar is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producer of sugarcane, a leading provider of fresh vegetables and citrus products and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida the company farms more than 200,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Martin and Palm Beach counties and employs approximately 3,000 people including many high skilled/wage jobs in automated environments. Produces 650,000 - 700,000 tons of cane sugar a year, providing nearly 8% of the nation’s sugar production. U.S. Sugar employs nearly 3,000 people including high skilled / high wage jobs in variety of automated environments.

Why U.S. Sugar?

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Reporting to the Electrical Controls Supervisor, this is a rotating position with periodic overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, working independently or in a team, safely and efficiently maintain, install, and repair electronic equipment, and diagnose malfunctions using applied knowledge and experience.

Functions

• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.
• Have knowledge of, and proficiency in, trouble shooting, installation, fabrication, maintenance, repair and testing of Analog/Digital control loops, PLC’s, various valves, transmitters, controllers, probes, electronic, pneumatic, automatic controls, frequency drives, various motor starters, motors and electrical equipment, power and lighting panel boards, instrumentation and controls, analog and digital control loops, and power distribution equipment, 480V, 240V, 208V, 120V.
• Have knowledge of, and proficiency in, trouble shooting and installing AC/DC multi-wire control systems.
• Applicant must demonstrate the ability and proficiency to perform essential job functions such as:
• respond to, repair, and/or assist others in breakdowns;
• use tools and read tape measure, meggers, multi-meters and/or other related metering and measuring equipment, and perform mathematical calculations pertaining to the job;
• maintenance of written documentation pertaining to the job, including documenting all maintenance and work orders using CMMS;
• read and apply processes and procedures according to operating and maintenance manuals;
• operate overhead crane, forklift, man lift;
  • precisely calibrate various measuring instruments;
  • operate PLC equipment using a touch screen;
  • perform load calculations for sizing of wire and breakers according to NEC specifications, and selection and installation of conduit.
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow proper safety and housekeeping procedures pertaining to the area.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
  • Demonstrate the ability to work the posted schedule with shift work and overtime as necessary.
  • Ability to learn medium and high voltage Power Distribution Systems, i.e. 13.8kVA and lower.

Qualifications

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job, over the radio, and in the classroom, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.
• Must possess basic computer skills and an aptitude for working with and interpreting graphics related to process equipment.
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Applicant must have colored vision and the use of both hands to be able to identify and manipulate colored wiring, and to read electrical schematics and perform layout work.
• Must be capable of obtaining forklift certification within 30 days as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS

80% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor environment, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures including extreme heat, weather conditions, blowing dust and particles, burning bulk and liquid fuel, while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, hair net, ear plugs, arc flash suits and equipment and/or full body chemical resistant suites), regularly climbing stairs and/or ladders, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, reaching, and walking on uneven ground containing trip hazards.

20% of the work environment requires routinely lifting, loading, pushing and pulling of up to 50 lbs., regular exposure to live electrical current, electronic industrial magnets, and pressurized steam, routinely using heavy equipment and machinery with moving parts, and occasionally accessing enclosed/confined spaces; may be fitted for and wear a respirator.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

United States Sugar Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.