I& E Specialist Hourly

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Company match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Specialist to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems across the plant. You will support maintenance and production with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and process automation to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include PM tasks, system upgrades, root-cause analysis, and training operators and technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs in industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and automation equipment.
• Assist with new control systems installation and startup.

Skills

PLCs

Motor controls

Instrumentation

Electrical distribution

Process automation

Troubleshooting

Tools

HMIs

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

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: (1st or 2nd shift) with some weekends 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:

Better Futures

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.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision:

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.