Electrician

Darling Ingredients; Grapeland (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical work in control cabinets, panel boards, wiring of cabinets and components, run conduit, and install PLCs. The role involves calibrations, ladder logic programming, and documenting operating procedures.

The candidate should have 2-3 years PLC experience and strong electrical background; journeyman license preferred. On-site work at facilities in Texas may require strict safety compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install electrical hardware or software or the wiring of devices per state and local codes.
• Start-ups of new, used or modified equipment and generate/modify operating instructions for electrical items.
• Aid in layout design and troubleshooting of electrical components.
• Calibrate components and program/install PLCs; draw ladder logic diagrams.
• Keep work areas clean daily and store tools properly.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Electrical systems

Hardware installation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Description

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.

About Us

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.

About The Team

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.