Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Louis Dreyfus Company • Claypool, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role performs instrument and electrical work, maintaining and repairing operating equipment, including troubleshooting, removing, installing, rebuilding, lubricating, and cleaning all equipment associated with the production process. The technician works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner, learns plant process and procedures for better understanding of equipment utilization, and ensures compliance with Company safety rules and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. The role also involves maintaining accurate and timely work orders in the computerized maintenance system and ensuring orderly shift changes by communicating with outgoing staff regarding maintenance issues or ongoing tasks. Additional responsibilities include keeping the work area clean, driving company vehicles for tasks, participating in team activities, and cooperating with outside contractors.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Valid driver’s license required
• 5 years of experience with electrical work in an industrial facility required or combination of 2 years experience In electrical field and college degree or certifications in programming PLC’s.
• Knowledge of PLC, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems including networked PLC”s with computer based operational interfaces
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• Ability to perform all duties of position while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and BQ-9000
• Ability to read electrical and equipment schematics
• Ability to provide instruction with respect to computer control systems and machine operation/repair
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires regular bending and lifting
• Mechanical aptitude, effective oral and written communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, action oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to program PLCs (Programmable Logic Computers) which control the plant processes
• Ability to trouble shoot and repair instruments in industrial environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Predictive and preventative maintenance technologies in electrical field

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or electrical certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument and electrical work
• Maintains and repairs operating equipment, including troubleshooting, removing, installing, rebuilding, lubricating and cleaning all equipment associated with the production process
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Learns plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut-down and operations for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Maintains accurate and timely work orders in computerized maintenance system
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating with outgoing operation staff with respect to maintenance problems or other ongoing issues and/or tasks
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent of any production, maintenance or safety problems
• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting
• Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent or production superintendents
• Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management
• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts
• Actively participates in job-related training as required
• Works and cooperates with outside contractors
• Maintains and repairs machinery and controls for the production process of a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant.
• Follow supervisor’s directions to ensure peak production efficiencies and product quality.
• Employ an understanding of Company standards and government regulations with respect to areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Investigates and resolves any production issues as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in plant start-ups and shut-downs as directed.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED