I & E Specialist

Pilgrim's; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Medical

Dental

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Career Development

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking an I&E Specialist to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems across the facility. You will support maintenance and production teams to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, motor controls, PMs, system startups, and documenting changes while adhering to safety and electrical codes. This role offers a day shift with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Willingness to support startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and automation equipment.
• Assist with implementation, startup, and optimization of new control systems.
• Research, recommend, and develop improved electrical and control processes to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify weaknesses within electrical and automation systems and develop long-term solutions.
• Interpret and apply electrical schematics, control drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related automation equipment.
• Support production and maintenance personnel by providing technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment operation, controls, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable electrical codes, company policies, and safety standards.
• Document modifications, repairs, and changes to electrical and control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programs.
• Support plant projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and system performance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation & control systems

Electrical distribution systems

Process automation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Training

Tools

HMIs

VFDs

PLCs

Job description

I&E Specialist

Company Commitment: At Pilgrim's, Safety Is a Condition - the safety of our team members always comes first.

Position Summary

The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems throughout the facility. This position provides technical support to maintenance and production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The I&E Specialist will utilize expertise in PLCs, motor controls, instrumentation, electrical distribution systems, and process automation to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and support ongoing process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities on electrical and automation equipment.
• Assist with the implementation, startup, and optimization of new control systems and equipment.
• Research, recommend, and develop improved electrical and control processes to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify weaknesses within electrical and automation systems and develop long-term solutions.
• Interpret and apply electrical schematics, control drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related automation equipment.
• Support production and maintenance personnel by providing technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment operation, controls, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable electrical codes, company policies, and safety standards.
• Document modifications, repairs, and changes to electrical and control systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programs.
• Support plant projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and system performance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM with some weekend work required.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays, or any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

EOE, including disability/vets.