I&E Technician: PLCs, Instrumentation & Automation

Pilgrim's

United States

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical and Dental coverage (b
Paid Time Off
401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in the United States is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Specialist to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems across the facility.

You will support maintenance and production teams with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and process automation to ensure safe, reliable operations and continuous process improvement. This role offers opportunities for hands-on technical growth and contribution to plant reliability.

Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and process automation.
  • Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems throughout the facility.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and automation equipment.
  • Assist with 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Skills

PLC systems
HMIs
VFDs

Tools

PLC systems
HMIs
VFDs

Job description

Pilgrim’s in the United States is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Specialist to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems across the facility.

You will support maintenance and production teams with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and process automation to ensure safe, reliable operations and continuous process improvement. This role offers opportunities for hands-on technical growth and contribution to plant reliability.

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