Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
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Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
- 401(k) fully matched up to the first 3
- Health life and disability insurance
- Health savings account
- Possibility for overtime
- Night shift
- $30 to $40 hourly wage according to skills.
The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the safe reliable and efficient performance of the automated plant processes systems and lines while supporting teamwork amongst all departments at Ingredions SSC Pea Protein Facility. They must be multicrafted with a heavy emphasis on software and control systems. Their work includes online troubleshooting and repair planned work continuous improvement capital projects maintenance projects and training of other technicians and plant operators. Their activities are driven by area performance and planned work order requests.
As an E&I Tech your responsibilities will include:
Being a leader in safety a safe worker who demonstrates concern for personal safety and safety of others.
Demonstrating a willingness to participate in plant safety initiatives.
A working knowledge and ability to follow site safety rules and specific safety practices.
Commitment to support and participate in our strong Safety culture of zero injuries and illnesses.
Ensuring that company customer and regulatory procedures for safety quality production and costs are carried out effectively and efficiently across their respective shift.
Participate in and promote safety programs at all levels every day.
Providing instrumentation services including troubleshooting configuration installation documentation checkout and commissioning of instrumentation and valves.
Support the compliance with all plant regulatory ISO Quality Food Safety systems GMP policies guidelines standards and requirements.
Managing workload to maintain effectiveness and productivity.
Accurately documenting instrumentation service work and actively sharing instrumentation information. Documentation will include work orders calibration reports variance reports and MOC documents.
Train and support nontechnical users on the use of plant floor automation systems
Maintain instrument asbuilt documentation.
Work with 420mA analog signals and discrete signals. Experience with HART communication Rockwell Software Allen Bradley Drives is a plus
Remove pressure flow and temperature devices and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy
Test instrument interlocks with PLC to ensure proper operation install instruments and sanitary tubing
Install audit (voltage/amp check megg and commission equipment to ensure proper operation and functionality
Perform wire terminations on instruments and PLC panels and other electrical duties i.e. bend conduit and pull wire)
Start up support for new instruments in new processes
Support the introduction to the plant of new control technologies such as device networks modular I/O PLC programming software etc.
Provide input into site engineering standards for programming and systems design.
Performing other duties as assigned or required by manager.
Supporting the scheduling and planning of maintenance activities
The E&I position is wellsuited for you if you have:
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
Ability to adapt to change within processes and strive to continuously improve the process equipment and procedures.
Research innovative technology that will benefit the facility through safety efficiency and cost savings.
Participate in committees to improve the relationships and support goals of all departments.
Provide technical assistance to all departments when requested.
Treat all fellow associates with mutuality and respect.
Ability to communicate across functional lines and at all levels.
Ability to learn and apply Ingredions Safety Environmental GMP and Quality standards.
Qualified candidates will have:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Schooling in controls/electrical/electronics is preferred including courses in computer science.
Ability to troubleshoot programs residing in the Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems in the plant.
Must have a good understanding of interfacing with PLCs scales and display devices.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with SAP a plus
Must have three 3 years of experience in a maintenance capacity within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of electrical systems using 480volt 3 phase as well as 240volt through 24volt single phase systems
Ability to troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) hardware including Allen Bradley PLCs as well as others used in the field.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analyze and resolve technical problems. Ability to read and interpret blueprints as well as basic intermediate PLC ladder logic.
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley ABB and Factory Talk variable frequency drives and other common drives used in the field including a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
Knowledge of industrial plant systems equipment and operations.
Proficient in the use of industrial mechanics tools electricians tools instrumentation and controls tools and rigging/millwork tools.
Working Knowledge of food safety GMP HACCP SPC
Must be willing to work nights occasional weekends and overtime
Physical requirements: Ability to perform all needed physical activities without restrictions. (Maximum of 50 pounds lifting.
Completion of preemployment testing of all candidates is
Ability to stand for long periods walk and climb stairs in hot and/or wet environments (all the while wearing appropriate safety gear.
Ability to use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. This person is occasionally required to sit. This person must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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Relocation Available No
What is the formula for a winning career
It starts with joining a thought leader innovator and true high performer grounded in values and driven to innovate and advance. As a Fortune 500 global provider of ingredient solutions Ingredion offer great careers across various functionscorporate scientific engineering and operations sales and technical service marketing and more. If you are curious confident and believe in the power of gamechanging ideas we want you to make us part of your career formula.
Successful: Grow with a leader. Ingredion is FORTUNE 500 company with consistently strong financial performance.
Responsible: Thrive with an organization that lives its values. We drive relentlessly toward sustainable practices and responsible operations wherever we do business.
Meaningful: Be proud of where you work and what you do. Ingredion enables innovation in foods beverages and consumer products that touch lives around the world.
A career at Ingredion combines the benefits and professional opportunities afforded a $7 billion leader in our industry with the dynamic environment and teamdriven culture youd expect in a much smaller company. Despite its global scope and the advancement opportunities that come with it Ingredion has the intimacy of a midsize company one where different perspectives are sought and where relationships matter.
Relocation Available:
NoWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
