HBF Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Caldwell, ID

Simplot

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The High-Bay Freezer (HBF) E&I Technician is responsible to ensure efficient operation of all electrical and process control instrumentation within the high-bay freezer and warehouse area. This includes mechanical and general facility maintenance, lubrication, sanitation, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment. This position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the mechanical equipment and can make decisions based on sound judgement when a situation dictates.

Requirements

Idaho Journeyman Electrician License (Reciprocal licenses accepted)
Must obtain and maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification for entry into low oxygen freezer environment, which involves wearing a tight-fitting mask.
Must obtain and maintain annual Authorized Fall Protection Certification.
Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification.
Must obtain and maintain a Forklift Certification
Two years of industrial mechanical experience required.
Six months of forklift operating experience required.
Good knowledge of computer systems and other technology
MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Must have the ability to read and understand schematics, technical drawings, and manuals.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write correspondences and to effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings and small group situations to customers, clients.
Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.

Responsibilities

Safety of our employees, visitors, and contractors in the number one priority for all workers. This position is responsible to help ensure the safe condition of equipment and our facility in accordance with SOPs and Company policies.
Installs, operates, and maintains to a high level of reliability, central process control equipment and instrumentation including but not limited to programmable controllers, motor controllers and wiring.
Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment to prevent or minimize equipment downtime.
Responsible for performing a variety of skilled duties to include but not limited to the following: painting, carpentry, cement masonry, plumbing, dry wall and/or other recognized crafts for the purpose of maintaining and repairing Simplot owned and operated building facilities.
Ensures that equipment including, but not limited to batteries, forklifts, chargers, pumps, motors, doors, dock levelers, hydraulic systems and product transport systems are properly maintained following the specifications of the Company or the manufacturer.
Disassembles and reassembles equipment throughout the warehouse area including, but not limited to motors, gearboxes, vales, hydraulic systems, coupler, alignment systems, and weighing systems.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facilities as required by the Company and manufacture standards.
Maintains all shop inventories, tools, and equipment. Creates, performs, and completes work orders in the system as assigned or as needed.
Identifies parts needed for work to be done, conducts inventory searches and locates parts.
Documents, monitors, maintains, and assists with reporting of shift events, logging predictive maintenance data and assists with work planning utilizing information systems and productivity software.
Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operations goals.
May assist with training other plant personnel.
Coordinates or schedule work as required.
Ensures that additional accountabilities require by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operations standards.
Must supply own tools of the trade.