Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Heavy Industrial

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – Heavy Industrial

As an E&I Technician, you'll play a crucial role in our mission to help the world grow the food it needs and keep our plants running smoothly. Your expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and automation equipment will be vital to our operations. From lighting to motors, you'll ensure everything functions efficiently while adhering to safety standards and collaborating with your team. You'll also manage work requests through our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). If you're detail-oriented and can thrive in an outdoor industrial environment with varying temperatures, this role could be perfect for you.

What you'll do:

Core responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair motors, drives, starters, and electrical systems (480V – 4,160V)
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Perform maintenance on equipment measuring flow, pressure, temperature, and density
• Support and adjust PLC and automated control systems
• Respond to plant breakdowns and emergency repairs
• Execute work orders using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Communicate daily with supervisors to prioritize tasks

Safety & compliance:

• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, and hazard assessments
• Follow all safety policies and environmental standards
• Complete inspections, permits, and documentation

What you'll need:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 4+ years of industrial electrical experience OR completion of an accredited electrical program
• Experience with motor controls, wiring, and troubleshooting industrial systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong commitment to safety in a heavy industrial environment
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS systems

Bonus points if you have the following:

• Associate degree in vocational, electrical, instrumentation, or automation
• IBEW apprenticeship or phosphate industry experience
• Experience with PLC programming and automation systems

What's in it for you:

• A competitive base wage + a bonus incentive
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid sick days
• Paid sick leave (Short term disability)
• Paid vacation
• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions
• Eligible for overtime pay based on business need
• Tuition reimbursement

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others.
• Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights.
• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns or materials.
• Able to hear, with or without correction.
• Able to read, write and understand basic English.
• Able to see, with or without correction.
• Able to use fine hand motor skills.
• Able to wear a respirator.
• Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States