Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Birthday off

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA., a global leader in chocolate and cocoa, seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain and repair electrical, instrumentation, and plant systems on a 24/7 operation with rotating 12-hour shifts. The role requires troubleshooting PLC/HMI, three-phase electrical systems up to 480V, and calibration of process instruments.

Candidates should have formal training or 3+ years in manufacturing environments, speak English, and be able to work

Qualifications

• Formal training or at least three (3) years of verifiable experience working with instruments and electrical equipment in a manufacturing industrial environment.
• Have hands-on experience in troubleshooting PLC's, HMI’s, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Able to troubleshoot 4-20mA transmitter, electro-pneumatic control loops, as well as industrial control components (e.g., solenoid valves, actuators, regulators, PID controllers, etc).
• Possess a working knowledge of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Competent with computers and computer applications and aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and procedures, including all safety, sanitation, and GMP work policies.
• Maintain production equipment and associated utilities; troubleshoot shutdowns and perform corrective maintenance to allow equipment/plant restarts; perform planned maintenance and preventative maintenance on system components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot three-phase electrical systems (voltages up to 480) and equipment including motors, generators, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.
• Interact with industrial switch gears and control systems.
• Troubleshoot process loops and their impact on equipment operations.
• Perform instrument calibration including flow, weight, pressure, and temperature instrumentation.
• Follow NFPA 70E safe work practices and the NEC while working on electrical systems.
• Read, interpret, and maintain (as needed) wiring diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Communicate updates regarding job tasks to Supervision and Production personnel.
• Maintain logs and records within CMMS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Electro-pneumatic control

4-20mA instrumentation

Reading wiring diagrams

English proficiency

Tools

PLC programming tools

HMI software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is a member of the Maintenance organization and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, and other plant infrastructure and production equipment. Th E&I Technician supports a continuous 24/7/365 manufacturing operation and is assigned to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Candidates must be able to work days or nights on any assigned crew (A, B, C, or D), including weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-in support as required.

Main Responsiblities:

• Comply with company policies and procedures, including all safety, sanitation, and GMP work policies
• Maintain production equipment and associated utilities; troubleshoot shutdowns and perform corrective maintenance to allow equipment/plant restarts; perform planned maintenance and preventative maintenance on system components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot three-phase electrical systems (voltages up to 480) and equipment including motors, generators, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.
• Interact with industrial switch gears and control systems.
• Troubleshoot process loops and their impact on equipment operations.
• Perform instrument calibration including flow, weight, pressure, and temperature instrumentation.
• Follow NFPA 70E safe work practices and the NEC while working on electrical systems.
• Read, interpret, and maintain (as needed) wiring diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Communicate updates regarding job tasks to Supervision and Production personnel.
• Maintain logs and records within CMMS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Language & Skills:

• Formal training or at least three (3) years of verifiable experience working with instruments and electrical equipment in a manufacturing industrial environment
• Have hands-on experience in troubleshooting PLC's, HMI’s, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Able to troubleshoot 4-20mA transmitter, electro-pneumatic control loops, as well as industrial control components (e.g., solenoid valves, actuators, regulators, PID controllers, etc).
• Possess a working knowledge of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Competent with computers and computer applications and aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

About You:

• Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
• Ability to work at high heights, ie. on roofs, aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall
• protection and proper PPE
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs, often
• Bend, squat, stretch and reach frequently
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, often
• Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.
• Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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