Electrician

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical work in control cabinets, wire/rewire cabinets, run conduit and install PLCs. The role includes startup of new or modified equipment and creating operating instructions for electrical items.

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years PLC experience, strong electrical background, and a Journeyman license is preferred. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Prior electrical experience is required.
• Journeyman electrician license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical hardware or software and wire devices per codes.
• Start-ups of new, used or modified equipment and write operating instructions.
• Aid in layout design and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Program and install PLCs and draw ladder logic diagrams.
• Keep work areas clean and store tools safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Electrical experience

Computer skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-3 years PLC experience

Tools

PLC hardware

Electrical wiring

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Electricianis responsible forperforming electrical work in control cabinets, panel boards, etc., wiring/rewiring of electrical cabinets and electrical components, running conduit, writing programs andinstall inPLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Responsible for the installation of electrical hardware or software or the electrical wiring of selected devicesin accordance withstate and local codes.
• Responsible for the electrical start-ups of new,usedor modified equipment and generate new ormodifyexisting operating instructions as it pertains to electrical items.
• Aid andassistin the layout design of construction and troubleshooting of electrical components.
• Perform calibrations on electrical components when needed. Responsible for the programming and installation of PLCs and the drawing of ladder logic diagrams to match such.
• Keep work areas clean on a daily basis.(allwire, conduit,raceways, etc.)All should be stored in a clean, safe manner.
• Responsible forcompany issuedtools. (ex: benders, punches, labeler, drills, etc., are to be cleaned and stored when not in use)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years of experience with PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Prior electrical experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician license is preferred.
• Strong computer and basic math skills.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.