Industrial Plant Controls & Electrical Technician

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company in Grand Forks, United States, is seeking a skilled technician responsible for plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical/electronic equipment.

The role includes troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, documenting, upgrading, and installing equipment and systems to support safe and efficient production. Responsibilities also cover compliance with policies, safety rules, and continuous education, with weekend/overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from a technical trade and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certificate or associate degree program in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Food Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must have a willing to train fellow workers.
• Maintains work area in a clean and functional condition.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair all electronic high-tech processing and control systems and associated equipment in plant.
• Must maintain appropriate certifications and continued education as required.
• The individual in this position must possess a working knowledge of electricity, electronics, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Perform electronic, electrical, instrumentation and control systems, which includes installations, calibrations, maintenance, documentation, and repairs.
• The area of work includes inside the facility and outside, depending on work requirements.
• Weekend and overtime work in this position is common and may be required to meet operational goals.
• This position requires the ability to work in extreme environments of both hot and cold.
• Must be able to read and interpret written instructions, manufacturers’ manuals, material safety data sheets and engineering drawings.
• Must be able to use written logbooks, plant computer system, and maintenance work order and supply system.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading manuals

Safety awareness

Willing to train others

Electrical/control systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade/apprenticeship/certificate/associate degree

Journeyman Electrician Card

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company in Grand Forks, United States, is seeking a skilled technician responsible for plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical/electronic equipment.

The role includes troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, programming, documenting, upgrading, and installing equipment and systems to support safe and efficient production. Responsibilities also cover compliance with policies, safety rules, and continuous education, with weekend/overtime as needed.