Electrical Engineering Technician

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Electrical Engineering Technician opportunity in our Guymon processing facility which harvests over 21,500 animals daily. This position is part of a specialized team responsible for supporting all phases of design, development, installations, testing, and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment and systems used for production on a designated shift. The specialist will monitor, identify, and troubleshoot shortcomings and issues in existing processes, systems, and procedures, using change management to resolve them while adhering to workplace and food safety protocols.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work," representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, control, and automated systems using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, diagnostic equipment, and knowledge of circuit analysis, programmable logic controllers, industrial networks, sensors, motors, and feedback devices.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, automation, and control-system components.
• Assist engineers with the design, development, installation, testing, commissioning, and modification of electrical and control systems
• Configure, program, test, and troubleshoot human-machine interfaces, variable-frequency drives, motor-control devices, safety systems, as well as up to programmable logic controllers robotic controllers, and industrial communication networks.
• Assemble, install, wire, calibrate, maintain, and repair electrical panels, control devices, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motors, and related equipment.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, panel drawings, control-system documentation, equipment specifications, and technical procedures.
• Conduct electrical and functional testing using digital multimeters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, process calibrators, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities involving electrical failures, control-system malfunctions, recurring equipment faults, and process-performance issues.
• Verify that electrical installations, modifications, and repairs comply with applicable codes, engineering standards, manufacturer requirements, and company specifications.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, operations teams, contractors, and management to ensure electrical and automated equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Adhere to all federal, state, local, and company policies and procedures about workplace safety.
• Communicate and collaborate with all levels of management to ensure automated equipment operates efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field with two years of relevant experience or,
• Four Years of relevant experience supporting electrical, electronic, instrumentation, automation, or industrial systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, industrial control systems, and motor-control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, control-panel drawings, equipment manuals, and other engineering documentation.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and structured troubleshooting methods in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Proficient in spoken and written English, and ability to efficiently interpret blueprints.
• Ability to use electrical test and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters, clamp meters, insulation-resistance testers, process calibrators, and other applicable troubleshooting tools.
• Must be able to pass the Seaboard Foods Maintenance Test.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline or,
• An equivalent combination of advanced technical education, certifications, training, and progressively responsible experience supporting electrical, electronic, instrumentation, automation, industrial control systems, or engineering support.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory, industrial control systems, motor-control circuits, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, sensors, and industrial communication systems.
• Relevant industry certifications, electrical licensure, completed apprenticeship training, or manufacturer-specific technical training.

SCHEDULE

• Forty-Eight (48) Hour Work Week
• 12 Hour Days
• 4 Consecutive Days on and 3 Consecutive Days Off

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move above 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus while wearing safety glasses at all times on the production floor.
• The duties of this job require a person to stop, bend, work off of knees, climb ladders, work in high areas up to 130 feet, work in dark areas, and work in confined spaces after being trained to do so.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work near moving mechanical parts, may be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and
• The noise level in the work environment requires the position to wear hearing protection at all times on the production floor.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

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Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.