Electrical Technician (Packaging)

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Overview

Works under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor to make sure equipment in their assigned area is kept in top running condition.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and instruments throughout the refinery.

• Work on voltage controls as well as circuits to include 110v, 440v and 4160v.

• Repair instruments in solids and liquids applications. The individual will be required to work on load and line side electrical components up to 4160v.

• Maintain and install electrical equipment and rigid conduit.

• Install and calibrate process control instrumentation with PLC control systems.

• Troubleshoot PLC’s for automated machinery and conveyor systems.

• Complete electrical preventative maintenance activities.

• Plan, prioritize and schedule electrical maintenance with supervision and operations input.

• Maintain 460v motors and controls to include variable frequency drives.

• Read and update changes made to blueprints, P&ID’s, single-lines, ladder logic and wiring schematics.

• Repair and troubleshoot analog instrument loops.

• Effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including pneumatic.

• Familiarity with the use and operation of RTD calibrators, mA calibrators, T/C calibrators, digital and analog multi-meters and laptops for equipment communication and troubleshooting.

Job Requirements

• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

• Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others.

• Ability to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed boots, etc.

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to work as part of a team in a unionized environment.

Education and/or Experience

• Journeyman electrician OR 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical applications OR 2 year Electrician Certification.

Pay Rate

Hourly Rate: $51.11

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.