Electrician (Crew C) Ontario, OR

About the role

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm‑to‑table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. This job ensures efficient operation of all electrical systems and electrical/electronic components on site. The individual in this role must fully understand the purpose and operation of the electrical systems, electronic equipment and instrumentation throughout the plant and be able to make decisions based on sound judgement when a situation dictates.

Responsibilities

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and specialized potato‑processing equipment such as conveyors, and programmable logic controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Shall have proven and demonstrated history of responsible and safe electrical work and possess a strong knowledge of NEC safety standards and other associated standards and codes.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance employees (General Maintenance, Pump Mechanics and Electronics) to diagnose malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices as appropriate or necessary.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Reads blueprints and all types of electrical schematics.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors as necessary or required.
• Operates equipment to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3+ years related experience and/or training
• Must be familiar with automated control systems and able to read, understand and maintain electrical drawings and manuals
• Journeyman Electrician License from the State of Oregon or a State with reciprocity such as Idaho, Utah, Maine, Montana, Arkansas, Washington or Wyoming

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus of $1,500
• Retention bonus of $3,000

Pay

Rate of pay: $48.77 per hour plus a $1.25 night‑shift differential.

Schedule

Nights (6 pm – 6 am) “Pitman Shift”. Overtime is paid after 10 hours worked each day; night‑shift receives an added differential pay on top of base rate.

Location

GF Plant - Ontario, United States. Travel required: None.