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Electrician / Instrument Technician 2A

Louis Dreyfus CompanyPort Allen, LA
Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the repair and troubleshooting of electrical systems including variable speed drives, motors, motor controls, and troubleshooting PLCs in regard to inputs and outputs. This role also involves light instrumentation tasks such as working with 4-20 gate positions, analog input to PLCs, Modbus, and pneumatics. The technician will work with plant operations to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner, notify Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance, or safety issues, and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures, environmental practices, and GMP guidelines. The role requires troubleshooting and repair of all electrical systems and components, installation of conduit, wiring, panels, controls, and other electrical components. It also includes installing and maintaining light fixtures, diagnosing and replacing faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components, and making necessary corrections and adjustments to maintain production and quality. The technician will maintain thorough knowledge of related equipment, attend training, apply root cause analysis, and support plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies. They must complete all required safety training and comply with safety policies, follow department procedural policies, and participate in team concepts. The role also involves notifying supervisors of product quality issues and shutting down equipment if necessary, performing maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements, and completing work orders with accurate time and material entries. Preventative maintenance tasks are also a key responsibility.

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
  • Instrumentation skill sets such as demonstrated extensive knowledge of 4-20ma loops and demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation calibration: Rosemount, Fisher, and Foxboro.
  • Controls skill sets such as experience of Allen Bradly logic PLC programming 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.
  • Light instrumentation tasks including 4-20 gate positions, analog input to PLCs, Modbus, and pneumatics.
  • Work with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
  • Notify Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance or safety problems.
  • Know, observe and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot and repair of all electrical systems and components in the facility.
  • Install conduit, wiring, panels, controls and other electrical components for machines and equipment.
  • Install and maintain light fixtures and related equipment.
  • Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
  • Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attend training classes when available.
  • Apply root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement.
  • Support plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with electrical resources.
  • Complete all required safety training and comply with all safety policies.
  • Follow all department procedural policies and participate in team concept approach.
  • Notify supervisor and production management of product quality issues and shut down equipment if product quality is out of specification.
  • Perform maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adhere to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
  • Complete work orders on all work performed. Enter actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order.
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
  • Keep work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting.
  • Drive Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management.
  • Complete tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents or Shift Supervisors.
  • Actively participate in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Actively participate in job-related training as required.
  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
  • Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
  • Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
  • Maintain good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures.
  • Ensure all applicable requirements are adhered to.
  • Complete required training for jobs and tasks prior to being assigned work.
  • Ensure area is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
  • Promptly report unsafe working conditions to management and communicate potential hazards.
  • Promptly report all incidents to management as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage
  • Flexible spending account plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays

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