Electrician - Moses Lake Production Campus (Columbia Basin Facility)

About the role

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. This role is responsible for understanding electrical systems and equipment, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the system. The electrician must fully understand the purpose and operation of electrical systems and related equipment, make sound judgments, ensure alertness and safe operation, maintain open communications with team leaders, operators, laborers, mechanics, other electricians, supervisors, and shift managers, and work both inside and outside the facility as required.

Location: GF Columbia Basin Plant - Moses Lake, WA. Job Requisition ID: 27516.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains electrical systems and control systems on equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment, electrical networks, control panels and other control system components.
• Interfaces with supervisory personnel about equipment conditions and difficulties in the electrical system.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs plant lighting.
• Utilizes electrical/electronic prints/schematics, ladder logic, plant computer systems, the current National Electrical Codes, and test equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Takes electrical line calls on shift and performs and completes all jobs as assigned.
• Enters and performs work on work orders; plans and schedules additional work as needed.
• Understands the purpose of Preventative Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance and participates in these Programs.
• Maintains work area in a clean and functional condition.
• Locates parts and references part numbers.
• Accurately enters data into computer and daily paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5+ years related experience and/or training
• Working knowledge of basic electrical safety practices
• Understanding of DC voltage systems (0 to 240V) and AC voltage systems (24 to 480V)
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Ability to use voltage testers, meggers, amp probes, and other electrical test equipment
• Ability to do basic math, compute rate, ratio, percent, read a tape measure, and measure with calipers
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to successfully perform job duties
• Computer skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme environments: hot, cold, wet, and slick floors
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, catwalks, and maneuver in close quarters
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment, such as respirators, SCBA, and safety harness as appropriate for given tasks
• Complete understanding and safe operation of hand, power, and shop tools
• Ability to read and understand basic electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Must furnish own hand tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Education Assistance

Pay

Rate of Pay: $31.82 – $43.53 depending on experience