Electrical or Instrumentation Journeyman (Pocatello, ID)

Simplot•Pocatello, ID

1d•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

Instrumentation degree from an accredited university or related degree field AND/OR hold an Electrical Journeyman License OR completed 3rd year of Electrical Apprenticeship with the State of Idaho or a state that has a reciprocal agreement with Idaho
3+ years relevant experience, chemical plant experience preferred
Knowledge of logic systems such as Siemens, 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

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair electrical instrumentation such as temperature, pressure, flow, level measurement, and flow control valves, logic controls, and other equipment as required.
Maintain all required training prior to or no later than the due date and adhere to all plant Safety Policies at all times.
Maintain adequate safety and environmental work process controls to maintain high on-time task completion and quality for maintenance work.
Maintain calibrations for all applicable equipment.
Read and comprehend schematics, P&IDs, and 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 orders when applicable.
Be knowledgeable of predictive maintenance requirements and properly complete work order completion forms and maintenance management system entries as required.
Be self-sufficient with assigned work completion and work collaboratively with the area Supervisors.
Prioritize multiple activities to optimize maintenance efficiency.
Proactively prepare to efficiently complete assigned activities within planned durations.