Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Green Plains Inc.; York (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with immediate vesting

Company match

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Technician to join the maintenance crew. You will perform electrical maintenance, instrumentation work, and PLC/DCS programming to keep production safe and efficient.

The role involves troubleshooting and performing repairs across motors, sensors, and control panels. Expect hands-on work in a plant environment with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care.
• Experience with Arc and MIG welding.
• Mechanical background with bearings, pumps, conveyors.
• Ability to read and update electrical prints.
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instrumentation and electrical systems across the plant.
• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS systems and program PLC/DCS controls.
• Conduct electrical repairs: motors, motor starters, wiring and conduit.
• Set and calibrate control panels to regulate process variables.
• Inspect equipment for leaks, faults and malfunctions; ensure safe operations.
• Lubricate and maintain moving parts; monitor equipment for wear.
• Respond quickly to changing conditions to maintain production efficiency.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC/DCS

Reading electrical prints

Welding (Arc/MIG)

Industrial troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hart Communication Systems

Profibus wiring

Device-net

Job description

Summary: The Electrical Instrumentation Technician position is a maintenance crew member assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, PLC/DCS programming and troubleshooting. The primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working in all areas of the plant:
  • Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling
  • Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS systems
  • Programming of PLC/DCS systems
• 60-70% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages and faulty valves Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
• Lubricates equipment

Qualifications:

• 3+ year of mechanical experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc and MIG welding
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Strong Electrical Experience required
• PLC/DCS knowledge
• Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net
• Ability to read and update electrical prints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 60 lbs, and work at heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on disciplined execution and leadership in low‑carbon biofuels and high‑value ingredients. The company operates a performance‑driven platform focused on maximizing yield, lowering carbon intensity, and delivering long‑term value through responsible capital deployment.

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