Electrician Level 2

Grimmway Produce Group • Arvin, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking an Electrician Level II responsible for intermediate industrial electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting work on three-phase power systems, motors, motor controls, Variable Frequency Drives, instrumentation, and related electrical equipment. This position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible hands-on electrical experience in an industrial, commercial, agricultural, construction, manufacturing, or similar operating environment. Relevant electrical education or apprenticeship training may substitute for a portion of the experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Level I electrical competencies and the ability to perform basic electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting work safely and reliably.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting 480-volt three-phase electrical systems, motors, motor-control circuits, motor-control centers, transformers, and industrial electrical equipment using electrical schematics and established diagnostic procedures, including recognizing when conditions exceed the position's assigned scope.
• Demonstrated experience installing or replacing Variable Frequency Drives, performing basic configuration, and identifying and troubleshooting common VFD faults and alarms.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment, including tracing inputs and outputs and using ladder logic for diagnostic purposes.
• Working knowledge of intermediate AC/DC electrical principles and three-phase power, including voltage and current relationships, load balancing, impedance, harmonics, and Wye and Delta configurations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, motor-control schematics, ladder diagrams, equipment documentation, and three-phase motor diagrams.
• Working knowledge of transformers, switchgear, motor-control centers, electrical-distribution equipment, and related industrial electrical components.
• Ability to perform basic instrumentation checks, including verification of discrete and analog signals, device wiring, terminations, and basic field-device operation.
• Ability to plan and install conduit, raceways, wireways, junction boxes, conductors, and related electrical components based on drawings, code requirements, and field conditions.
• Proficiency using multimeters, clamp meters, insulation-resistance testers, phase-rotation meters, infrared thermometers, voltage-detection equipment, and other test instruments authorized for the assigned work.
• Working knowledge of applicable National Electrical Code requirements, NFPA 70E principles, lockout/tagout requirements, grounding and bonding, arc-flash precautions, PPE, and safe electrical work practices.
• Ability to document completed work, test results, equipment conditions, inspections, and repairs using established maintenance and work-order procedures.
• Ability to read and understand English-language safety instructions, electrical codes, technical documentation, and work orders; communicate in English with operators and coworkers when needed for safe troubleshooting and coordination; and write required maintenance records and reports in English, at the level needed to perform these job duties.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting company, insurance, and DMV requirements, if driving is an essential responsibility.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of, or documented progress toward completion of, a recognized electrical apprenticeship, industrial electrical certificate, or related technical training program.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible industrial electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing, agricultural processing, or another GMP-regulated production environment.
• Experience with medium-voltage distribution equipment, switchgear, or transformers while working under an established qualified-worker program.
• Current NFPA 70E electrical-safety training or documented qualified-electrical-worker training.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour General Industry training.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance-management system to document work, inspections, and equipment conditions.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Intermediate industrial electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting work on three-phase power systems, motors, motor controls, Variable Frequency Drives, instrumentation, and related electrical equipment.
• Troubleshooting 480-volt three-phase electrical systems, motors, motor-control circuits, motor-control centers, transformers, and industrial electrical equipment using electrical schematics and established diagnostic procedures.
• Installing or replacing Variable Frequency Drives, performing basic configuration, and identifying and troubleshooting common VFD faults and alarms.
• Tracing inputs and outputs and using ladder logic for diagnostic purposes on PLC-controlled equipment.
• Performing basic instrumentation checks, including verification of discrete and analog signals, device wiring, terminations, and basic field-device operation.
• Planning and installing conduit, raceways, wireways, junction boxes, conductors, and related electrical components based on drawings, code requirements, and field conditions.
• Documenting completed work, test results, equipment conditions, inspections, and repairs using established maintenance and work-order procedures.

Benefits

• Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage
• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Discounted gym memberships with InShape health clubs
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED