Industrial Electrician & Controls - Project Manager

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Founded in 1907, Bartlett is a diverse agribusiness specializing in grain acquisition, storage, transportation, processing and merchandising. We're a leading exporter of grain to Mexico and supply flour to a wide range of popular brands you likely encounter every day. As a Savage company, we're proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. We welcome Military Veterans and Reservists to join our team and build a rewarding career with us.

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The Basics

Location: We are looking for a candidate based in the Kansas City or St Joseph, MO area. The work will take place at various grain elevators, flour mills and soybean processing plants located throughout the Midwest and in North Carolina. This position will require frequent travel


Compensation: $110K/yr an up

Days/Hours: Typically, you will work Monday-Friday and you are home most weekends Occasional work over weekends, although rare, does occur


Equipment Used: Various diagnostic, repair and install tools

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Bartlett:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.
• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)
• Uniform Services Differential Pay
• A culture that appreciates Team Members
• PPE provided by the company
• A culture of safety

Position Summary

The Industrial Electricianl & Controls - Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of electrical and automation projects across Bartlett's grain and milling operations. Projects range from new installations to modernization and retrofit work across Bartlett's new and long-standing facilities, ensuring reliability and consistency across both new and established infrastructure.

This role bridges field installation, electrical design, and process-controls integration - coordinating internal resources, outside contractors, and system vendors to deliver safe, reliable, and standardized installations. It combines the leadership of a project manager with the hands-on involvement of a field electrician and commissioning lead - someone equally comfortable planning in the office and working alongside crews during installation, troubleshooting, and startup.

Success in this role requires technical depth, field awareness, and the ability to drive projects through all phases - from concept and design to startup and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage electrical and controls projects across multiple Bartlett facilities, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule objectives are met.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and implementation plans for electrical infrastructure upgrades, automation improvements, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate with internal maintenance and operations teams, as well as external engineers, electrical contractors, and system integrators.
• Review and approve panel layouts, MCC designs, and control schematics for consistency with Bartlett standards.
• Oversee procurement and delivery of major electrical and controls components - including MCC buckets, soft starts, VFDs, PLC hardware, and instrumentation.
• Be present on site during field execution to verify workmanship, coordinate contractors, and resolve real-time technical issues.
• Manage commissioning activities, including device checkout, I/O verification, interlock testing, and system handoff.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and corporate electrical-safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, network layouts, and as-built records.
• Lead company-wide efforts to standardize electrical and control-system practices across facilities.
• Provide ongoing technical support, system improvements, and field troubleshooting across both new and existing Bartlett facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing industrial electrical or controls projects, preferably in grain handling, milling, or process industries.
• Strong working knowledge of MCC systems, motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or comparable electrical-design and documentation software used for panel and schematic layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across internal departments and external vendors while maintaining cost and schedule control.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Formal project-management training or certifications are beneficial but not required.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (approximately 50-70%) to Bartlett job sites for installation oversight, hands-on assistance, commissioning, and troubleshooting. The role is field-oriented, with more time spent on site than at a desk, depending on project phase and workload.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with hazard-monitoring systems and general process-safety instrumentation.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, RS-485).
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including setting IP addresses, managing small industrial networks, and diagnosing common connectivity issues.
• Experience specifying and commissioning electrical-distribution and motor-control equipment.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70B preventive-maintenance standards and NFPA 70E arc-flash and electrical-safety requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up electrical and control schematics.

Field and Office Balance

This role involves a mix of planning, hands-on field work, and project coordination. Time in the field or office will vary depending on active projects and support needs across Bartlett facilities.

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• This job can be physically strenuous
• You will work in tight and confined spaces
• You will work at heights
• You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more
• This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders and stairs
• You will be required to wear PPE which will include respirators in certain areas
• Will be exposed to the weather, including extreme heat and/or cold, wind, rain, snow, and other adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces
• You will be exposed to various site hazards, including but not limited to loud noises and flashing lights, dust and fumes, hazardous materials, heavy equipment and machinery, and other situations specific to the work and location

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request
• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace
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• You may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting.
• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.
• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.
• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.