Electrician (St. Joseph)

!!!Sign-On Bonus of $5000!!!

(Internals are not eligible for Sign-On)

Who We Are, and What We Do:

At  Corteva Agriscience , you will help us grow what is next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. If you want to collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues who take pride in their work and excel at everything they do, then this is the perfect place for you!

Corteva has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our team at our  St. Joseph, Illinois production facility.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure operation of company equipment including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control devices, for process and facility
• Perform electrical repairs, service, troubleshooting and scheduled inspections of equipment, following the prescribed guidelines and procedures
• Review and assist program leaders and teams with the electrical safety program to ensure adherence and compliance
• Adhere to all quality systems & safety procedures including environmental regulations, OSHA, PSM, and Corteva’s safety procedures in everyday work routine
• Make recommendations for improved safety through electrical programs and/or process changes including the addition of new devices, and hardware
• Various other duties as assigned 

What Skills You Need:

• Journeyman Electrical experience
• You possess working knowledge and are willing and able to interpret the National Electric Code (NEC)
• You have a valid driver’s license and are willing and able to drive a company vehicle as needed
• You are comfortable with technology and possess good a computer aptitude including the use of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and are willing and able to learn other company specific applications as required
• You are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Climb and/or work in elevated areas, Stand, and sit for extended periods, Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to 50 lbs. and perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• You can work independently as well as in a team environment
• You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• You have high attention to detail can multitask, maintain an organized workplace, and have excellent problem-solving skills
• You are willing and able to maintain detailed equipment records and prints as required
• You value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day
• You value serving our customers and know operations must be supported for optimal uptime. You are willing and able to work overtime and shift hours, which include weekends and holidays during seasonal peaks to support production demand

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Master Licensed Electrician
• Experience with a work order and part inventory system
• Knowledge and/or experience with Automation and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
• Previous industrial maintenance work production equipment - electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, Motors and Gearmotors, instrumentation and controls, HVAC, and general maintenance experience).
• Experience with an SAP (or similar system) for work orders and parts inventory

Work Authorization and Relocation:

• No Visa Sponsorship offered or available for this position.
• No relocation allowance offered or available for this position.

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

• This role will be on-site at our Corteva location in St. Joseph, Illinois

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here -

• Check out life at Corteva!

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.