Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical

Nutrien; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to feeding the future! This role involves maintaining and diagnosing electrical systems in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and efficiency. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and critical problem-solving, you'll play a vital role in our operations. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive workplace that values integrity and safety. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Retirement Program with Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Days

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrician in industrial/commercial systems.
• Ability to use electrical drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and diagnose electrical components in processing areas.
• Monitor systems for optimal performance and safety.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Safety Procedures

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational Training or Apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical Tools (Voltmeters, Wire Strippers)

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

*$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus*

This position reports directly to the Department Supervisor.

What you will do:

• Maintain, replace, and diagnose all instrument/electrical components in and around the Nutrien Chemical Processing and Mining area


• Monitor equipment systems to ensure components are fully operational and working to optimal capacity


• Oversee and direct the support personnel's daily activities, manage Process Safety Managementreporting, conduct periodic inspections, maintainand operate equipment and systems in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to process the highest quality products


• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, install, operate, and perform routinepreventiveand predictive maintenance on electrical, electronic, pneumatic, digital, mechanical devices and control systems


• Act to prevent or avoid production losses and secure a safe work environment


• Direct, coordinate, and utilize the abilities and skills of other persons in the trade group, other assisting trade groups, trainees, and helpers to maintain all instrumentation and electrical equipment to a high level of reliability at minimum cost


• Required to work at high elevations and in open spaces such as platforms and/or catwalks


• Wear required, company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)--i.e., uniforms, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, emergency breathing apparatus

What you will bring:

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred


• Relevant vocational training and/or successful completion of an apprenticeship as an Electrician


• Proven experience as an Electrician in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems


• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (i.e., wire strippers, voltmeter, etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints


• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations/guidelines


• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities


• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien-Aurora and must be uploaded along with your resume during the application process to be considered for employment with Nutrien-Aurora Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and5 onWorkplace Documentsin order to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien


• Ability to work well with others on the job by displaying a good attitude and leadership skills


• Systematic procedural discipline, following a pre-determined course of action for doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervisionand developing a team atmosphere to get things done


• High initiative and willingness to take on responsibilities, and challenges without being asked


• Adaptability, flexibility, and open to change in a varying work environment as is common in an Instrument/Electrical Maintenance Department


• May be required to be clean-shaven for safety reasons

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting rate $31.48 - $48.02 per hour (plus available overtime).

Nutrien offers a skills based pay compensation program. Hourly rates can progresses based on On-Job-Training, formal learning, and observation of new skills. Hourly rates can progresses from starting rate of $30.53 to $46.58 per hour over a specified time period.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States-known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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