Experienced Electrician in Linwood

Job Location: Schuyler, NE

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: $31.50/hr

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Accountabilities:

• Assist in design of electrical projects and install electrical equipment.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
• Consult with operators, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
• Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
• Work with voltage levels up to 480, 4160. Wire Variable Frequency Drives.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Perform instrumentation calculation, set up of parameters and limits.
• Modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment in order to meet available specifications.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems before they occur.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
• Repair, install and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
• Install coaxial or fiber optic cable for computers and other telecommunications equipment.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts.
• Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
• When breakdowns occur, make necessary repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize inconvenience.
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Work extended shifts to support the facility which may require coming in early, before normal shift and staying over later than normal shift.
• Short notice may be given when coming in early or staying over late. May be called in to make repairs on nights, weekends or holidays.
• Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must follow the Electric Code; comply with state and Cargill standards.
• Assist plant with management of outside contracted electrical projects for quality to comply with Cargill specifications.
• Participate in ongoing skill level improvement training and apply what is learned.
• Perform all requested tasks professionally and in a reasonable time frame.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a plant environment.
• Enter confined spaces under proper permit conditions and supervision.
• Troubleshoot problems as required.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by facility; determine immediate and long range needs for maintenance and repair work.
• Enter notifications utilizing maintenance computer program.
• Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety.
• Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations, including use of proper PPE.
• Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of the department, and work as a team member with a positive attitude.
• Attend various mandatory safety and department meetings.
• Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved.
• Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold.
• Ability to work in elevated areas.
• Must be able to operate machinery.
• Must be able to read/write English.
• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic computer skills including being able to enter and retrieve data.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts.
• Must be able to perform electrical maintenance trade.
• Experience working with blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications and the mathematical knowledge required for such work.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment.
• Must have a high degree of mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.
• Must be willing and able to work in inclement conditions and extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor, and indoor plant environment.
• Must have very good time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Install conduit and pull wire.
• Have a strong commitment to safety.
• Must have adequate transportation.
• Craftspeople in this position will use multiple tools such as multi-meter; 500-to-1000-volt meg-ohm tester; voltmeter; ohmmeter; mobile equipment; safety equipment and PPE.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with wiring and programming Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Experience using electrical test equipment to perform analysis and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of the Electric Code.
• Mechanical aptitude to work from all types of blueprints, maintenance manuals, and drawings.
• Apprentice, Journeyman or above license with the state of Nebraska or equivalent.
• A 2-year degree in electromechanical, electrical system, or equivalent.

Note: This position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including /Vet.