Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – PLC & Controls

Iowa Ag; Council Bluffs, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Family support

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation program

Job summary

Bunge in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain plant-wide electrical systems and automation. The role calls for troubleshooting electric circuits up to 480VAC, high voltage lighting, VFD/AC-DC systems, and Allen-Bradley PLCs across multiple platforms.

The position runs Monday through Friday on days, with a pay rate of $35.71 per hour. A related associates degree or 3–5 years of experience is required, plus strong reading of ladder logic and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or 3-5 years of equivalent experience
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic
• Experience with networking systems such as Control Net, Ethernet, and Data Highway

Responsibilities

• Maintain all automation throughout the facility (electric circuits of 480VAC or less)
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting, VFD and AC/DC systems
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC (Allen-Bradley) systems like SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, PLC 5s, 5000 Logix Controllers and Panel Views
• Check output on DC controllers and replace printed circuit boards when needed
• Follow, interpret, and read blueprints or schematics
• Calibrate and/or troubleshoot process instrumentation
• Assign IP addresses to new equipment
• Inspect for conformity to industry standards or specifications
• Rebuild, repair, and replace damaged, defective, or worn parts
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and remove material and equipment from job site
• Troubleshoot and repair AC motor starter circuits

Skills

Ladder logic

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates degree in electronics

Tools

Control Net

Ethernet

Data Highway

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Bunge in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to maintain plant-wide electrical systems and automation. The role calls for troubleshooting electric circuits up to 480VAC, high voltage lighting, VFD/AC-DC systems, and Allen-Bradley PLCs across multiple platforms.

The position runs Monday through Friday on days, with a pay rate of $35.71 per hour. A related associates degree or 3–5 years of experience is required, plus strong reading of ladder logic and