Advanced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

About the role

Primient is a century-old company with an entrepreneurial spirit, specializing in producing food and industrial ingredients from plant-based, renewable sources. We are a leading producer backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage, focusing on delivering value through excellence in technical, commercial, and operational aspects.

Responsibilities

• Experience with AC and DC voltages: 161kV, 13.2kV, 4160V, 480V, 277V, 240/120V, 24V, and 12V.
• Main substation switching - 13.2kV to 480V distribution operations.
• Main yard switching and safe handling of high-voltage power equipment and switches 161kV to 13.8kV.
• Expertise with Siemens Allis 1600A and 3200A breakers, as well as fuse sizing and breaker sizing.
• Grounding, arc fault cleaning, and arc flash safety practices, including full competency in Arc Flash PPE up to 40Cal suits.
• Motor Systems & Starters: Wiring and troubleshooting 480V starter buckets, 4160V synchronous motor starters, and general motor wiring.
• Proficiency in motor testing, motor sizing, and advanced fault troubleshooting.
• Skilled in motor starters - wye/delta starters, autotransformers, soft starts, part winding, vfd’s.
• Control Systems & Drives: Control wiring installation, repair, and troubleshooting. Reading and interpreting wiring schematics.
• Proficiency in Siemens, Allen-Bradley (AB), and ABB variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• PLC wiring and troubleshooting, including communication protocols and communication troubleshooting.
• Certitude in low voltage controls and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Testing & Reliability: Circuit testing, conductive testing, and high-voltage testing. Overload and wire sizing calculations for safe system design. Infrared scanning for preventive maintenance.
• Skilled with diagnostic tools such as the Fluke II 900.
• Expertise in fault locating, failure root cause analysis, and serving as a failure investigations resource.
• Providing leadership in electrical reliability programs.
• Field Electrical Work: Installation and maintenance of heat trace systems and lighting systems. HV and MV cable terminations. Conduit bending, wire pulling, and rigging for heavy electrical equipment. Working with generators and related switching equipment.
• Instrumentation: Transmitters & Measurement Devices: Pressure, level, temperature, flow, pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen (DO) transmitters. Proficiency in calibration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Valves & Actuators: Analog valves and digital valves installation and tuning. Expertise in gas valves and control systems related to burner operations.
• Switches & Safety Devices: Pressure, temperature, flow, level, limit, and explosion-proof switches. Advanced knowledge of safety interlocks and fail-safe systems.
• Actuation Systems: Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, troubleshooting and integration into automated systems. Burner management systems commissioning, troubleshooting, and compliance.
• Instrumentation Reliability: Preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure instrumentation integrity. Skilled in tubing bending and installing for process instrumentation.
• Systems, Software & Analytical Tools: Proficiency in SAP for maintenance management (CMMS) and PI Vision for process monitoring and data analysis. Integration of instrumentation with PLC and control systems for optimized plant performance.
• Additional Competencies: Serve as an E&I Trainer, mentoring and developing junior technicians. Knowledge in both electrical and instrumentation reliability programs. Participate in failure investigations and provide technical expertise for root cause analysis.
• Physical Requirements: Lift up to 55 lbs without assistance. Climb ladders (up to 15 ft) and multiple flights of stairs. Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting. Perform bending and twisting motions. Work flexible schedules and respond to on-call needs. Work Environment: Exposure to mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and loud noise. Work in both industrial and office settings. Outdoor work in inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, etc.).

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in industrial Electrical & Instrumentation. Advanced knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage systems. Proficiency with both electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems in heavy industrial environments. Demonstrated success in troubleshooting complex issues, leading reliability initiatives, and training others. Strong analytical skills.

Skills

• High voltage systems (161kV, 13.2kV, 4160V, 480V, 277V, 240/120V, 24V, and 12V).
• Motor systems and starters (wiring, troubleshooting, testing).
• Control systems and drives (installation, repair, troubleshooting).
• Instrumentation (transmitters, measurement devices, valves, actuators, switches, safety devices).
• Reliability (circuit testing, infrared scanning, fault locating).
• Electrical power distribution and process instrumentation systems.
• Control wiring installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Reading and interpreting wiring schematics.
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Low voltage controls and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Diagnostic tools (Fluke II 900).
• Preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure instrumentation integrity.
• Integration of instrumentation with PLC and control systems for optimized plant performance.
• Training junior technicians.
• Knowledge in both electrical and instrumentation reliability programs.
• Participation in failure investigations and providing technical expertise for root cause analysis.
• Strict adherence to safety regulations, with professional competence in arc flash protection, lockout/tagout, and hazard analysis.

Benefits

Starting pay of $91,041.60 annually + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system. Comprehensive Total Rewards package including: Competitive Pay, Multiple Healthcare plan choices, Dental and vision insurance, A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans, Paid holidays & vacation, Floating days off, Parental leave for new parents, Employee resource groups, Learning & development programs, Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future, Career Path & Culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Equal opportunity employer, Committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce, Compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA").