Electrician

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to work somewhere where your work truly matters? At Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE), we are a high-energy, forward-looking powerhouse on a mission to engineer the smartest, cleanest energy on the planet! We are ambitious and refuse to stand still - we are constantly innovating, smashing goals, and unlocking cool new technologies that push our fast-paced operations to the absolute next level. We don’t just build renewable energy - we build a team people want to be part of. If you are curious and crave an innovative environment where your hardworking spirit is celebrated, SIRE is exactly where you belong. We are a principled, world-class team that has been redefining renewable fuels since 2009, producing over 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. We lead with a people-centric culture that invests in its team to ensure you have a stable, high-impact career at the center of something big. Let’s fuel the future together! The Electrician supports SIRE’s operations by installing, programing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems supporting utility and control operations. This position works closely with other departments to ensure SIRE continues to operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Two-year certificate or degree as an Electrician Instrumentation Tech or equal experience with electronic, electro-mechanical and pneumatic industrial instrumentation required
Work experience & equivalent to 3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance or related field required
Valid driver’s license
Ability to use test and calibration equipment to calibrate transmitters and control loops
Ability to use mathematics and algebra to scale and calibrate process instrumentation
Interpret and/or modify PLC control logic as necessary. Install and calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level controls
Considerable knowledge of electronic instrumentation, process control and electrical systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Basic computer knowledge/skills including Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
Ability to work well with others and the ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience with machinery in a manufacturing, grain elevator or agricultural setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Installs, programs, inspects, troubleshoots, and adjusts electrical and mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and related information systems
Performs tests and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment; interprets readings and outputs of equipment; ensures proper functioning of equipment
Performs basic programming for utilities information systems; programs with ladder logic and relay logic; operates PLCs, RTUs and associated inputs/outputs; operates VFDs; performs telecommunications networking
Initiates work orders pertaining to utilities & controls equipment and information systems; ensures work orders are accurate and complete; performs record-keeping functions on CMMS system
Serves as a liaison to manufacturers, contractors, company personnel and other internal or external parties with respect to controls equipment, instruments, and related systems
Ensures compliance with National Electrical Code and other applicable laws, codes, or regulations
Able to be on call for emergency issues
Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

UP to $2,500 in new employee sign on bonuses
Exceptional family medical, dental, and vision benefits (includes a 100% company paid premium option for medical & $0-copay telehealth)
HSA and FSA options, with up to $1,000 annual company match
Quarterly bonuses up to 15%
Paid time off (PTO) accrual starting day one (up to 3 weeks in year one)
9 paid holidays
Exceptional 401k fund contributions (up to 6%)
Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Paid parental and bereavement leave
Training, skill-based pay increases, and career development
Strong culture with events, appreciation, and SIRE swag
Clear opportunities for long-term career growth