Electrical Technician (Crew A) Grand Forks, ND

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company is seeking a skilled technician to manage plant instrumentation, control systems and electrical equipment.

The role requires troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, programming, documentation, upgrades and installations to support production efficiency. An ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, plus a technical trade or apprenticeship and a Journeyman Electrician Card; PLC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a technical trade and/or apprenticeship, certificate or associate degree in a related field.
• Journeyman Electrician Card holders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, program, document and upgrade plant instrumentation and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret manufacturers’ manuals, MSDS and engineering drawings.
• Install and configure equipment to meet operational goals.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow company policies.
• Train fellow workers as needed.
• Oversee calibration and documentation of control systems.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman Electrician Card

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This position is responsible for Plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical/electronic equipment, as well as other associated equipment. The individual in this position must be capable of troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, documenting, upgrading, and the laying out and installing of equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing to train fellow workers.
• Maintains work area in a clean and functional condition.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair all electronic high-tech processing and control systems and associated equipment in plant.
• Must maintain appropriate certifications and continued education as required.
• The individual in this position must possess a working knowledge of electricity, electronics, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Perform electronic, electrical, instrumentation and control systems, which includes installations, calibrations, maintenance, documentation, and repairs.
• The knowledge of this position is equipment specific and assists in avoiding unnecessary process interruptions or downtime.
• This individual must have a working knowledge of safe work practices, plant equipment, trouble shooting and repair procedures, and equipment installation under the supervision of the Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Supervisors, and other members of management.
• Technician will ensure production equipment is properly configured and set to desired controls to assist with meeting desired operational efficiencies and goals.
• The area of work includes inside the facility and outside, depending on work requirements.
• Weekend and overtime work in this position is common and may be required to meet operational goals.
• This position requires the ability to work in extreme environments of both hot and cold.
• Must be able to read and interpret written instructions, manufacturers’ manuals, material safety data sheets and engineering drawings.
• Must be able to use written logbooks, plant computer system, and maintenance work order and supply system.

Typical Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Graduation from a technical trade and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certificate or associate degree program in a related field.
  • Journeyman Electrician Card holders, preference plus.

Relevant Experience

• 3- 5 years of instrumentation/electronic/electrical relevant experience.
• Experience programming and/or PLC operations preferred.

Other Information

Shift: 7am - 7pm "Pitman Shift Style"

Wage: $34.81 - $38.23 p/hr

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.