Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – PLC/SCADA Focus

True West Beef; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True West Beef in Jerome, ID is seeking motivated Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to maintain and repair plant controls and automation systems. You will work as part of the maintenance team to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The role requires a solid background in electrical and instrumentation, PLC programming, and reading control drawings. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of industrial electrical experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of industrial electrical experience; technical or vocational training may be substituted as partial experience
• Excellent planning and troubleshooting skills with extensive experience working with low voltage DC circuits (5vdc - 90vdc) plus 120V/208V/240V/277V /480V 3 Phase Power & Motor Controls circuits
• Allen Bradley VFD/PLC experience is required
• Proficiency in RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench required

Responsibilities

• Work safely- follow all safety guidelines and procedures, including proper PPE, LOTO, confined spaces, and hot work permits; abide by all company policies
• Install, program, inspect, troubleshoot, and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and related information system
• Design, layout, and prepare sketches for information and control systems
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment failures, projects, and preventative maintenance
• Perform tests and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment; interpret readings and outputs of equipment; ensure proper functioning of equipment and related information systems
• Review operator manuals and other established guidelines; ensure equipment and information systems are operated in accordance with established guidelines
• Perform basic programming for utilities information systems; programs with ladder logic and relay logic; operates PLCs, RTUs and associated inputs/outputs; operates VFDs; performs telecommunications networking
• Ensure proper operation of SCADA system; identify and troubleshoot issues pertaining to SCADA system, Ignition and Factory Talk
• Initiate work orders pertaining to utilities equipment and information systems; ensure work orders are accurate and complete; perform record-keeping functions
• Serve as a liaison to manufacturers, contractors, plant personnel and other internal or external parties with respect to utilities equipment, instruments, and related systems
• Answer radio calls immediately and communicate effectively with all production team members, including management
• Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Reading electrical drawings

Safety & compliance

English language

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years industrial electrical experience

Tools

Allen Bradley VFD/PLC

RSLogix 5/500/5000/Studio 5000/CCW

Job description

True West Beef in Jerome, ID is seeking motivated Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to maintain and repair plant controls and automation systems. You will work as part of the maintenance team to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The role requires a solid background in electrical and instrumentation, PLC programming, and reading control drawings. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of industrial electrical experience, and the ability to