Night Shift Instrumentation Electrician – PLC & Controls

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Grand Forks is seeking a Plant Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, maintain and repair electrical, electronic and control systems in the GF Plant. You will troubleshoot advanced processing equipment and document maintenance and calibrations.

Responsibilities include reading manuals and engineering drawings, training peers, adhering to safety policies, and supporting continuous operations with weekend/overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; tech trade or apprenticeship preferred.
• 3-5 years instrumentation/electrical experience.
• Ability to read instructions, manuals, MSDS and engineering drawings.
• Willing to train fellow workers and work nights/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot high-tech processing equipment and calibrate as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOPs.
• Document maintenance and calibrations; use logbooks and plant systems.
• Support production goals through proper configuration and uptime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical/electronic systems

PLC operations

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade/apprenticeship/associate degree

Journeyman Electrician

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

The Simplot Company in Grand Forks is seeking a Plant Instrumentation Technician to install, calibrate, maintain and repair electrical, electronic and control systems in the GF Plant. You will troubleshoot advanced processing equipment and document maintenance and calibrations.

Responsibilities include reading manuals and engineering drawings, training peers, adhering to safety policies, and supporting continuous operations with weekend/overtime as required.