Electrician / Instrument Technician 2A

Louis Dreyfus Company • Port Allen, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the repair and troubleshooting of electrical systems including variable speed drives, motors and motor controls, and troubleshooting PLCs in regard to inputs and outputs. Familiarity with power distribution systems and 13.8kv switchgear is preferred. Requires light instrumentation knowledge, including 4-20 gate positions, analog input to PLCs, Modbus, and pneumatics. Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner. Notifies Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance, or safety problems. Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices, and GMP guidelines. Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical systems and components in the facility. Installs conduit, wiring, panels, controls, and other electrical components for machines and equipment. Installs and maintains light fixtures and related equipment. Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality. Maintains thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attends training classes when available. Applies root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement. Supports plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with electrical resources. Completes all required safety training and complies with all safety policies. Follows all department procedural policies and participates in a team concept approach. Notifies supervisor and production management of product quality issues and shuts down equipment if product quality is out of specification. Performs maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adheres to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements. Completes work orders on all work performed. Enters actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order. Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines. Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting. Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off, or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies, and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order. Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents, or Shift Supervisors. 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• Knowledge of PLC, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems
• Requires recall and application of simple or routine rules and/or procedures.
• Comprehension – listen to directions, follow instructions, pay attention to details
• Quality/Customer Focus – commitment to excellence in quality, viewing each customer brand as the most important customer.
• Communicate effectively at all times with co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with power distribution systems and 13.8kv switchgear
• Light instrumentation needed, 4- 20 gate positions, analog input to PLC's, Modbus, and pneumatics
• Possess instrumentation skill sets such as demonstrated extensive knowledge of 4-20ma loops and demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation calibration: Rosemount, Fisher, and Foxboro.
• Possess controls skill sets such as experience of Allen Bradly logic PLC programing and experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Repair and troubleshooting of electrical systems including variable speed drives, motors and motor controls.
• Troubleshooting PLCs in regard to inputs and outputs.
• Working with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Notifying Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance or safety problems.
• Knowing, observing and enforcing all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
• Troubleshooting and repair of all electrical systems and components in the facility.
• Installing conduit, wiring, panels, controls and other electrical components for machines and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining light fixtures and related equipment.
• Diagnosing and replacing faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Making necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Maintaining thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attending training classes when available.
• Applying root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement.
• Supporting plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with electrical resources.
• Completing all required safety training and complying with all safety policies.
• Following all department procedural policies and participating in team concept approach.
• Notifying supervisor and production management of product quality issues and shutting down equipment if product quality is out of specification.
• Performing maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements.
• Adhering to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Completing work orders on all work performed.
• Entering actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order.
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
• Keeping work area clean and free from all safety hazards.
• Driving Company utility vehicles as necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Actively participating in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively participating in job-related training as required.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed