Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

AGP Ag Processing Inc•David City, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking a talented Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor for our soy plant in David City, NE! This position is responsible for supervising, analyzing, troubleshooting, and recommending solutions to plant instrumentation and electrical problems.

Requirements

Possess strong knowledge of computer hardware and software systems and have a strong knowledge of industrial electrical and motor control systems.
Must understand proper instrumentation installation, repair, and calibration procedures.
Possess a working knowledge of PLC programming and hydraulic and pneumatic system controls schemes.
Able to read electrical and mechanical blue prints.
Skilled in training program design and delivery.
Experienced in project management.
Highly organized, detailed and able to plan schedules efficiently.
Experienced in troubleshooting, problem solving and decision making.
Able to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Capable of managing stressful situations professionally.
Ability to effectively communicate with management, vendors, consultants, and co-workers.
Must stay current on the latest technological changes
Safety conscientious.
High school diploma or equivalent required, technical degree preferred.
3+ years of experience working with industrial electrical and motor control equipment, as well as programmable logic controller programming experience or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot HMI, PLC, process control and electrical problems.
Assist with the development of new electrical/process control systems and be involved with project development as well as new system installations.
Supervise E & I Technicians and oversee daily activities.
Schedule calibrations and inspections of process control/electrical equipment with written documentation. Perform all electrical maintenance in compliance with AGP prescribed guidelines and procedures.
Coordinate projects with outside contractors and plant management staff. Coordinate day to day operations with management staff to ensure minimal downtime.
Establish and develop written training programs for applicable maintenance and operation of PLC, HMI and electrical equipment. Train plant staff on the electrical control system.
Install and set hardware and software configurations.
Work with AGP management in the development of plant projects and instrumentation and electrical upgrades. Assist in establishing project cost. Research E/I equipment and/or systems and provide recommendations for specific projects.
Maintain past, current and future electrical systems prints and control systems configuration documentation.
Under the direction AGP management purchase hardware, software and electrical systems parts to sustain plant production demands.