Electrician / Instrument Technician

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Responsible for the repair and troubleshooting of the electrical systems including but are not limited to, variable speed drives, motors and motor controls, troubleshooting PLCs in regard to inputs and outputs. Preferred to be familiar with power distribution systems and 13.8kv switchgear
• Light instrumentation needed, 4- 20 gate positions, analog input to PLC's, Modbus, and pneumatics 
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance or safety problems.
• Knows, observes and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical systems and components in the facility. 
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, controls and other electrical components for machines and equipment.
• Install and maintain light fixtures and related equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Makes the necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attends training classes when available.
• Applies root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement.
• Supports plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with electrical resources.
• Completes all required safety training and complies with all safety policies.
• Follows all department procedural policies and participates in team concept approach.
• Notifies supervisor and production management of product quality issues and shuts down equipment if product quality is out of specification.
• Performs maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adheres to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Completes work orders on all work performed. Enters actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

SHE Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Completes required training for jobs and tasks prior to being assigned work.
• Ensures area is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
• Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards.
• Promptly reports all incidents to management as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident. Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Qualifications

The following are the basic

qualifications

:

• · Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• · Knowledge of PLC, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems
• · Requires recall and application of simple or routine rules and/or procedures.
• · Comprehension – listen to directions, follow instructions, pay attention to details
• · Quality/Customer Focus – commitment to excellence in quality, viewing each customer brand as the most important customer.
• · Communicate effectively at all times with co-workers.

The following are the preferred

qualifications

:

• · Possess instrumentation skill sets such as demonstrated extensive knowledge of 4-20ma loops and demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation calibration: Rosemount, Fisher, and Foxboro.
• · Possess controls skill sets such as experience of Allen Bradly logic PLC programing and experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.

Additional Information

Additional Information

for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us