Electrical or Instrumentation Journeyman (Pocatello, ID)

Simplot•Pocatello, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Reporting to the E&I Supervisor, the E&I Tech is responsible for maintaining and repairing production electrical equipment and instrumentation, infrastructure and other plant components in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The E&I Tech follows the PM schedule and completes workorders and emergent work as assigned. If required, E&I Tech will troubleshoot and complete emergent repairs as directed in order to meet plant production targets.

Requirements

Knowledge of logic systems such as Seimens, Modicon.
Knowledge of MCC’s, VFD’s, Servos .
Experience with conduit bending and installation per applicable codes.
Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail.
Excellent decision making skills prioritizing safety and environmental at all times.
Ability to deal tactfully with peers and internal stakeholders.
Ability to create and maintain cooperative team building relationships.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to changing priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Able to be respirator fit test and wear as required
Ability to work various shifts and overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

3+ years relevant experience, chemical plant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Must be proficient with troubleshooting and repairing electrical instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, flow, level measurement, and flow control valves, logic controls, other equipment as required.
Must maintain all required training prior to or no later than due date and adhere to all plant Safety Policies at all times.
Maintains adequate safety and environmental work process controls to maintain high on time task completion and quality for maintenance work. Maintains calibrations for all applicable equipment.
Must be able to read and comprehend schematics, P&ID’s, wiring diagrams.
Safely work with medium voltages, 480VAC, 277VAC, 240VAC, 208VAC, 120VAC, 3 phase, single phase, 24VDC, 122VDC, process signals 4-20 Ma, 0-10 VDC.
Set device parameters such as VFD’s, soft motor starts, motor contacts. Use test equipment such as multi-meter, motor meggar, oscilloscope, 4-20 Ma meters, vibration meters, ultrasonic meters, hi-pot tester.
Monitor controls and electrical components to ensure effective and efficient service. Perform tests and interpret results to ensure proper functionality. Initiate work order’s when applicable.
Must be knowledgeable of predictive mainatenance requirements and must properly complete work order completion forms and maintenance management system entries as required.
Must be self sufficient with assigned work completion and work collaboratively with the area Supervisors.
Can prioritize multiple activities to optimize maintenance efficiency. Can proactively prepare to efficiently complete assigned activities within planned durations.