Electrical Engineering Technician

Seaboard Corporation•Guymon, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Technician supports all phases of design, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems used for production at Seaboard Foods’ Guymon processing facility. The role monitors existing processes, systems, and procedures; identifies and troubleshoots issues; and applies change management to resolve them while following workplace and food safety protocols. The technician works with engineers, maintenance personnel, operations teams, contractors, and management to keep electrical and automated equipment safe, reliable, and efficient. The position follows a 48-hour work week consisting of 12-hour days, with four consecutive days on and three consecutive days off. Departmental needs and management determine the hours and days; after-hours work, weekends, and overnight travel may be requested.

Requirements

Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field, plus two years of relevant experience; alternatively, 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 spoken and written English and ability to interpret blueprints efficiently.
Ability to use electrical test and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters, clamp meters, insulation-resistance testers, process calibrators, and other applicable troubleshooting tools.
Must pass the Seaboard Foods Maintenance Test.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline; alternatively, 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, PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, and industrial communication systems.
Relevant industry certifications, electrical licensure, completed apprenticeship training, or manufacturer-specific technical training.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, control, and automated systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, diagnostic equipment, and knowledge of circuit analysis, PLCs, 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 design, development, installation, testing, commissioning, and modification of electrical and control systems.
Configure, program, test, and troubleshoot HMIs, variable-frequency drives, motor-control devices, safety systems, PLCs, 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 actions for 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.
Follow federal, state, local, and company workplace-safety policies and procedures.
Collaborate with all levels of management to ensure automated equipment operates efficiently.