Electrician

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. Electrician position involves performing electrical work in control cabinets and panel boards, wiring/rewiring electrical cabinets, running conduit, and installing PLCs with programmed logic.

The role requires hands-on electrical experience and the ability to read and modify ladder diagrams. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of PLC programming and ladder logic experience, plus a solid background in electrical systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install electrical hardware and conduct wiring per state/local codes.
• Commission start-up of equipment and write electrical operating instructions.
• Assist in layout design and troubleshooting of electrical components.
• Calibrate electrical components as needed.
• Program and install PLCs; draft ladder logic diagrams to match.
• Keep work areas clean and store tools safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Electrical wiring

Conduit installation

Control panels

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 with state 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.