Lead E&I Supervisor – PLCs, Training & Upgrades

Ag Processing Inc; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Processing Inc. seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor for our Hastings, NE plant.

You will lead and mentor technicians, troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and process control systems, and guide the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical and control projects to maintain peak plant performance. You will coordinate inspections, preventive maintenance, and training programs, while managing capital upgrades, safety compliance, and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and PLC programming.
• Experience designing and maintaining process control systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support technicians, overseeing daily work assignments and priorities.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, process control systems, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Lead and support design, development, installation, and commissioning of new electrical and process control systems.
• Schedule and oversee inspections, calibrations, and preventive maintenance with accurate documentation.
• Coordinate electrical and instrumentation projects with plant management and outside contractors to minimize downtime.
• Develop, document, and deliver training programs for PLC, HMI, and electrical systems; train plant staff on controls and equipment.
• Install, configure, and maintain electrical hardware and software systems.
• Partner with management on plant upgrades and capital projects, including cost estimation and equipment selection.
• Maintain accurate electrical prints, control system configurations, and system documentation (past, current, and future).
• Purchase electrical, instrumentation, hardware, and software components as needed to support production demands.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Motor controls

Process instrumentation

PLC programming

Electrical drawings & schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Job description

Ag Processing Inc. seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor for our Hastings, NE plant.

You will lead and mentor technicians, troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and process control systems, and guide the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical and control projects to maintain peak plant performance. You will coordinate inspections, preventive maintenance, and training programs, while managing capital upgrades, safety compliance, and precise documentation.