Plant Electrician: PLC & Instrumentation Expert

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

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to manage plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, program, document, and upgrade systems to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in instrumentation/electrical roles, be able to work weekends/overtime, and read engineering drawings and MSDS. Location is GF Grand Forks; wage range listed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or apprenticeship in electrical/industrial maintenance.
• Journeyman Electrician Card preferred; PLC programming experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and document with engineering drawings and manuals.
• Ensure safety, proper certifications, and continuous operation in a food production environment.

Skills

Electricity

Electronics

Instrumentation

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade/apprenticeship/certificate/associate

Journeyman Electrician Card

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical test equipment

Industrial maintenance tools

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to manage plant instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, program, document, and upgrade systems to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in instrumentation/electrical roles, be able to work weekends/overtime, and read engineering drawings and MSDS. Location is GF Grand Forks; wage range listed.