Electrical Technician

C&H Sugar Company, Inc.; Crolona Heights (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group's refinery division seeks an Electrical Technician to maintain electrical equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimal operation in a high-demand industrial setting.

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, you will troubleshoot 110–4,160 V controls, calibrate instrumentation, read blueprints and P&IDs, and collaborate with operations in a unionized environment. The role requires a Journeyman Electrician status or a two-year certificate and 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician status or two-year certificate required.
• At least five years of experience in industrial electrical applications preferred.
• Ability to regularly work overtime, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation work per safety procedures.
• Work on electrical controls and circuits rated at 110 V, 440 V, and 4,160 V.
• Install and calibrate process-control instrumentation integrated with PLC-based control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated machinery and conveyor systems.
• Read blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, ladder logic, and wiring schematics; update documents as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Teamwork (union environment)

Education

Journeyman Electrician status or two-year certificate

5+ years industrial electrical experience

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation calibration equipment

Job description

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrical Technician maintains electrical equipment in the assigned area to ensure safe, reliable, and optimal operation.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation work in accordance with applicable safety procedures and required protective practices
• Work on electrical controls and circuits rated at 110 V, 440 V, and 4,160 V.
• Repairinstrumentation used in solids and liquids applications, as well as load-side and line-side electrical componentsrated up to4,160 V.
• Install and calibrate process-control instrumentation integrated with PLC-based control systems
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated machinery and conveyor systems
• Perform scheduled electrical preventive maintenance activities and document the work completed
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule electrical maintenance with input from supervision and operations
• Maintain and troubleshoot 460 V motors, motor controls, and variable-frequency drives
• Read blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, ladder logic, and wiring schematics, and update these documents to accurately reflect completed changes
• Effectively use electrical, electronic, and pneumatic test and calibration equipment
• Use RTD, mA, and thermocouple calibrators; digital and analog multimeters; and laptops for equipment communication and troubleshooting
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and instruments throughout the refinery
• Maintain and install new electrical equipment and rigid conduit
• Repair and troubleshoot analog instrument loops

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly work overtime, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends
• Demonstrate personal accountability for individual safety and the safety of others
• Must possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed boots, etc.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a unionized environment
• Ability to go up and down ladders and work in hot, sticky environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS and/or WORK EXPERIENCES

• Journeyman Electrician Status or completion of a two-year electrician certification program required
• At least five years of experience in industrial electrical applications preferred

PAY RATE:

$53.67 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.