Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

About the role

AG Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor for our soy plant in David City, NE. This position is responsible for supervising, analyzing, troubleshooting, and recommending solutions to plant instrumentation and electrical problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot HMI, PLC, process control, and electrical problems.
• Assist with the development of new electrical/process control systems and be involved with project development as well as new system installations.
• Supervise E & I Technicians and oversee daily activities.
• Schedule calibrations and inspections of process control/electrical equipment with written documentation.
• Perform all electrical maintenance in compliance with AGP prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinate projects with outside contractors and plant management staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations with management staff to ensure minimal downtime.
• Establish and develop written training programs for applicable maintenance and operation of PLC, HMI, and electrical equipment.
• Train plant staff on the electrical control system.
• Install and set hardware and software configurations.
• Work with AGP management in the development of plant projects and instrumentation and electrical upgrades.
• Assist in establishing project costs.
• Research E/I equipment and/or systems and provide recommendations for specific projects.
• Maintain past, current, and future electrical systems prints and control systems configuration documentation.
• Under the direction of AGP management, purchase hardware, software, and electrical systems parts to sustain plant production demands.

Requirements

• Possess strong knowledge of computer hardware and software systems and industrial electrical and motor control systems.
• Understand proper instrumentation installation, repair, and calibration procedures.
• Possess a working knowledge of PLC programming and hydraulic and pneumatic system control schemes.
• Able to read electrical and mechanical blueprints.
• Skilled in training program design and delivery.
• Experienced in project management.
• Highly organized, detailed, and able to plan schedules efficiently.
• Experienced in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Able to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Capable of managing stressful situations professionally.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, vendors, consultants, and co-workers.
• Must stay current on the latest technological changes.
• Safety conscientious.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with industrial electrical and motor control equipment, as well as programmable logic controller programming experience or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer-funded pension plan
• 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
• Health savings account, medical, and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Paid time off