Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

About the role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business committed to sustainability, with innovation in its DNA, a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions, and focused on being a best-in-class employer. The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is a member of the Maintenance organization and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This role supports a continuous 24/7/365 manufacturing operation and is assigned to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Candidates must be able to work days or nights on any assigned crew (A, B, C, or D), including weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-in support as required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and procedures, including all safety, sanitation, and GMP work policies.
• Maintain production equipment and associated utilities; troubleshoot shutdowns and perform corrective maintenance to allow equipment/plant restarts; perform planned maintenance and preventative maintenance on system components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/HMI systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot three-phase electrical systems (voltages up to 480) and equipment including motors, generators, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.
• Interact with industrial switch gears and control systems.
• Troubleshoot process loops and their impact on equipment operations.
• Perform instrument calibration including flow, weight, pressure, and temperature instrumentation.
• Follow NFPA 70E safe work practices and the NEC while working on electrical systems.
• Read, interpret, and maintain (as needed) wiring diagrams, schematics, and drawings.
• Communicate updates regarding job tasks to Supervision and Production personnel.
• Maintain logs and records within CMMS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Formal training or at least three (3) years of verifiable experience working with instruments and electrical equipment in a manufacturing industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Able to troubleshoot 4-20mA transmitters, electro-pneumatic control loops, as well as industrial control components (e.g., solenoid valves, actuators, regulators, PID controllers, etc).
• Possess a working knowledge of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Competent with computers and computer applications and aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
• Ability to work at high heights, i.e., on roofs, aerial lifts, elevated platforms, up to 50 feet while wearing fall protection and proper PPE.
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs, often.
• Bend, squat, stretch and reach frequently.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, often.
• Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.
• Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off.
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature (#OneBC).
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of a mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all products.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-in support as required.