Electrician

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical work in control cabinets, panel boards, and PLC installations. The role involves wiring/rewiring, conduit installation, PLC programming, and ladder logic development for electrical systems in plant environments.

The position is day shift with occasional on-call nights. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of ladder logic/PLC experience, with a preferred Journeyman's license.

Qualifications

• Ladder logic and PLC programming experience required.
• Background in electrical systems is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical hardware and wiring in accordance with codes.
• Start-up and commissioning of equipment; write/modify operating instructions.
• Assist in layout design and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Program PLCs and draw ladder logic diagrams.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and proper tool care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ladder Logic

PLC programming

Electrical background

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrician is responsible for performing electrical work in control cabinets, panel boards, etc., wiring/rewiring of electrical cabinets and electrical components, running conduit, writing programs and install in PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).

DAY SHIFT - Occasionally On Call for Nights

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation of electrical hardware or software or the electrical wiring of selected devices in accordance with state and local codes.
• Responsible for the electrical start-ups of new, used or modified equipment and generate new or modify existing operating instructions as it pertains to electrical items.
• Aid and assist in 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. (All wire, conduit, raceways, etc.) All should be stored in a clean, safe manner.
• Responsible for company issued tools. (ex: benders, punches, labeler, drills, etc., are to be cleaned and stored when not in use)
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2-3 years Ladder Logic and programming of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Prior electrical background required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman's license preferred.

Physical Demands

• The position requires occasional lifting objects up to 100 lbs.
• The position frequently requires movement in the full range of physical motion.
• Occasional long hours required during change-outs/switch-over.
• The position requires driving and flying on a regular basis to the jobsites.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in plant environments and/or in personal vehicle as required. Temperature will fluctuate depending on outside conditions.

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