Electrician

Darling Ingredients Inc.; New Byram (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Mississippi is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical work in control cabinets, panel boards, and wiring/rewiring of electrical components, including conduit installation and PLC programming.

Day shift is required with occasional on-call nights. The role involves plant environments, lifting, and travel between sites as needed; equal opportunity employer and safety-focused work culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years Ladder Logic and PLC programming experience.
• Prior electrical background required.
• Journeyman's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical hardware and wiring of devices per state/local codes.
• Start-ups of new/used/modified equipment; generate/modify operating instructions for electrical items.
• Assist in layout design and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Program and install PLCs; draw ladder logic diagrams.
• Keep work areas clean and tools accounted for."
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ladder Logic

PLC programming

Electrical background

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

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

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 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.

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