Electrician

American Crystal Sugar Company; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 107,108,000 - 125,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance start day one

Pension

401(k) with company match

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Service awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

American Crystal Sugar Company in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an Electrician 2nd to support factory, agricultural and operations maintenance in compliance with electrical codes. You will coordinate with plant teams to set maintenance priorities and minimize disruptions.

The role requires a 2-year electrical technology degree, 3,000 hours of electrical work, and experience with relays, motors, gearboxes, and high voltage equipment.

Qualifications

• 2 Year Electrical Technology Degree (fulfilling the following)
• Minimum of 3,000 working hours carrying out electrical work.
• Working knowledge of relays, motors and gearboxes.
• Must work with up to 12,470 volt 3-phase equipment and switch gears.
• Experience with programmable controllers, distributive control systems and interlocks.
• Able to read wiring diagrams, OEM manuals, schematics and blueprints.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and NEC compliance.
• Safety screen required.

Responsibilities

• Sets an effective pace and minimizes interruptions in operations.
• Participates in safety programs and complies with safety policies.
• Repairs, replaces and installs new generators online.
• Uses SAP to record and access maintenance information.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and operates PLCs, DCS, and interlocks.
• Troubleshoots and solves problems efficiently.
• Performs electrical maintenance on rolling stock.
• Performs other work as assigned.
• Works overtime as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team communication

Education

2 Year Electrical Technology Degree

Tools

Programmable controllers

Distributive control systems

Interlocking systems

Variable frequency drives

DC drives

Job description

The Electrician 2nd position assists in all factory, agricultural and operations maintenance activities. All applicable work is done in accordance with National, State and Local Electrical Codes. They will communicate with others in the factory to determine appropriate priorities.

Principle accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Sets an effective pace and minimizes interruptions in the process and agricultural operations.
• Participates in safety programs and safety training and demonstrates total commitment and compliance with all Company Safety and Sanitation policies.
• Repairs, replaces and installs new generators online.
• Uses the Company’s computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance related information.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and operates programmable controllers, distributive control systems and interlocking systems.
• Uses time effectively to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Performs timely and effective electrical maintenance and repair on rolling stock.
• Performs other work as assigned.
• Works overtime as required.

Progression:

• If the individual holding this position attains a Journeyman Class A license, they will progress to the Electrician 1st classification.

Job Requirements:

• 2 Year Electrical Technology Degree(fulfilling the following):
• Minimum of 3,000 working hours carrying out electrical work.
• Working knowledge of relays, motors and gearboxes is required.
• Must be able to work with up to 12,470 volt 3-phase equipment and switch gears as well as lower voltages in both single and 3-phase.
• Must be able to work with programmable controllers, distributive control systems and hardwired/software interlocks, variable frequency drives, DC drives and related appurtenances.
• Must be able to reason through problems involving set-up of routine instrumentation projects and maintenance of complex processing equipment. Must possess judgment required to plan and select and use the correct materials, tools and equipment in electrical construction or maintenance.
• Must have knowledge of tools and instruments required to perform instrument and electronic maintenance, new installations and troubleshooting.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper/safe use of tools and instruments and be able to identify them by proper name.
• Must be able to read, understand, and be capable of applying knowledge of written information, electrical wiring diagrams, OEM manuals, schematics, blueprints, etc. and possess math skills required to perform job requirements.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and NEC to assure compliance by the employee and others working with the employee.
• Must be able to reference, read and understand how to use SDS information.
• Candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely execute the duties and tasks defined for this position.

Compensation Range:

$37.38 - $43.67 /hr

Benefits Include:

• eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
• Pension
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match
• paid dental
• paid basic life insurance
• paid short -term disability
• voluntary long-term disability
• life insurance
• vision insurance
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off
• paid sick leave
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays.
• tuition reimbursement
• service awards
• a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.

We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success.

An Equal Opportunity Employer