I&E Technician: Industrial Electrical & Controls Specialist

JBS Foods; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical & Dental

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an I&E Specialist to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical and control systems across the facility. This role supports reliable production by implementing preventive maintenance and advancing control system capabilities, while serving as a technical resource for training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues, performing PMs, assisting in design and upgrades, and training operators and maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical schematics and diagrams.
• PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation, and automation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills for training and cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the facility.
• Perform and support preventive maintenance (PM) procedures on electrical and control systems.
• Supervises, trains, and develops sanitation employees, fostering a skilled and engaged team.
• Assist in the design, installation, and implementation of new control systems and upgrades.
• Research and develop improved electrical controls and automation processes to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Track, analyze, and resolve recurring electrical issues through root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Identify equipment weaknesses related to electrical systems and recommend effective solutions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of electrical systems and controls to support safe and efficient operations.
• Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment functionality, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure uninterrupted and efficient production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Automation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Allen Bradley certification

Square D certification

Manufacturing certifications

Tools

Allen Bradley

Square D

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking an I&E Specialist to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical and control systems across the facility. This role supports reliable production by implementing preventive maintenance and advancing control system capabilities, while serving as a technical resource for training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues, performing PMs, assisting in design and upgrades, and training operators and maintenance staff.