Maintenance I & E (Instrumentation & Electrical) - Watertown, SD

Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC; Watertown, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) in Watertown, SD is seeking a Maintenance Instrumentation & Electrical Technician. This hands-on role focuses on preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process and utility equipment, with emphasis on electrical systems and instrumentation.

You will serve as the go-to expert for electrical and instrumentation needs while collaborating with maintenance and production teams to improve plant reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience; ethanol or related industrial experience preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Clear, professional communication in English required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration on equipment such as pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, electrical systems, and utility equipment
• Serve as the lead resource for electrical and instrumentation-related tasks
• Maintain and troubleshoot 4–20 mA instrumentation and electrical circuits
• Work with maintenance and production teams to reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency
• Document maintenance work and equipment changes using digital systems
• Deliver exceptional internal customer service across all departments

Skills

Electrical circuits

Pumps

Valves

PLCs

4–20 mA instrumentation

Electrical license

MS Word

Excel

HART protocols

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Electrical or related field

Job description

Maintenance I & E (Instrumentation & Electrical) - Watertown, SD

Full Time Watertown, SD, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1578

Salary Range: $29.79 To $48.04 Hourly

Now Hiring: Maintenance Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Watertown, South Dakota
Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) – a leader in the corn ethanol industry – is seeking a Maintenance Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to join our team in Watertown,SD.

This hands-on role is responsible for the preventative maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process and utility equipment, electrical systems, and plant infrastructure. With a focus on electrical systems, this position serves as the go-to expert for all electrical and instrumentation needs.

Employment for this position is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment requirements.

Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration on equipment such as pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, electrical systems, and utility equipment

Serve as the lead resource for electrical and instrumentation-related tasks

Maintain and troubleshoot 4–20 mA instrumentation and electrical circuits

Work with maintenance and production teams to reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency

Accurately communicate work progress and equipment issues to the Maintenance Lead/Manager

Support continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving initiatives

Follow and promote all safety procedures and report any concerns immediately

Maintain clean and safe work areas including buildings and grounds

Deliver exceptional internal customer service across all departments

Document maintenance work and equipment changes using digital systems

Dependably report to work on time and complete work thoroughly and accurately

Other duties as assigned

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate’s degree (AAS) in Electrical, Engineering Technology, Building Trades, HVAC, or similar field preferred

2–3 years of hands‑on maintenance experience required; ethanol or related industrial experience preferred

Working knowledge of electrical circuits, pumps, valves, PLCs, and 4–20 mA instrumentation required

Current Electrical License preferred

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, HART communication protocols, and PLC programming

Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations

Clear, professional communication in English required

Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds and occasionally more

Regularly climb stairs and ladders up to 175 feet

Capable of working in dusty, loud, and variable temperature environments (-20°F to +100°F)

Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling

Walk up to 1 mile per day; stand for extended periods

Perform data entry tasks for one hour or more

At Glacial Lakes Energy, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with a stable company, built on a strong culture and supported by a generous benefits package including:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account – save pre-tax for eligible expenses

401(k) with company match – secure your financial future

Tuition reimbursement & continuous development opportunities

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave – we value work-life balance

Glacial Lakes Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.