Electrician / Instrument Technician

About the role

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the repair and troubleshooting of the electrical systems including but are not limited to, variable speed drives, motors and motor controls, troubleshooting PLCs in regard to inputs and outputs.
• Preferred to be familiar with power distribution systems and 13.8kv switchgear Light instrumentation needed, 4-20 gate positions, analog input to PLC's, Modbus, and pneumatics
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance or safety problems.
• Knows, observes and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
• Responsible for troubleshooting 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.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Makes the necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attends training classes when available.
• Applies root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement.
• Supports plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with electrical resources.
• Completes all required safety training and complies with all safety policies.
• Follows all department procedural policies and participates in team concept approach.
• Notifies supervisor and production management of product quality issues and shuts down equipment if product quality is out of specification.
• Performs maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adheres to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Completes work orders on all work performed. Enters actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Possess instrumentation skill sets such as demonstrated extensive knowledge of 4-20ma loops and demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation calibration: Rosemount, Fisher, and Foxboro.
• Possess controls skill sets such as experience of Allen Bradly logic PLC programing and experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)