I AND E SPECIALIST- Prepared Foods

Pilgrim's; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist 1-4 to troubleshoot electrical systems and support control systems across the plant. You will assist in maintaining electrical equipment, instituting new control strategies, and pursuing improvements in electrical processes.

The role requires industrial electrical experience, strong schematic reading, and PLC troubleshooting skills, with certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience with extensive schematic reading capability and PLC coding/troubleshooting.
• Electrical certifications including technical college/manufacturer certs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Square D).
• Preferable 3–5 years documented experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant.
• Help maintain electrical equipment through PM procedures.
• Assist in instituting new control systems.
• Research and develop better controls and electrical processes.
• Track and monitor recurring problems and provide solutions.
• Identify weaknesses in equipment related to electrical systems and develop solutions.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians on operations and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel in maintaining an efficient production operation and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Schematic reading

PLC coding/troubleshooting

Education

Electrical certifications (Allen Bradley, Square D)

Job description

Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist 1-4

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the plant
• Help maintain electrical equipment through PM procedures
• Assist in instituting new control systems
• Research and develop better controls and electrical processes
• Track and monitor reoccurring problems and provide solutions to correct these problems
• Identify weakness in the equipment related to electrical systems and develop solutions
• Understand the technical functionality on electrical equipment and be able to train operators and maintenance technicians on the operations and troubleshooting of equipment
• Assist maintenance personnel in maintaining an efficient production operation and all other duties as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATIONAL /EXPERIENCE Expectations:

• Industrial electrical experience, extensive schematic reading capability, PLC coding/troubleshooting.
• Any and all other electrical certifications to include technical college and/or manufacturing certifications. ie. Allen Bradley, Square D,etc.
• Preferable 3-5 years documented experience.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

The selection process is based on a panel interview, a series of standardized and/or hands on testing issued by the company/third party testing facility. This is a progressionary position; level 3 must be achieved by 18 months from start date.

EOE, including Disability/Vets