I& E Specialist Hourly
About the role
Company Commitment At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition — the safety of our team members always comes first. Position Summary The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems throughout the facility. This position provides technical support to maintenance and production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The I&E Specialist will utilize expertise in PLCs, motor controls, instrumentation, electrical distribution systems, and process automation to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and support ongoing process improvements.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems throughout the facility.
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities on electrical and automation equipment.
- Assist with the implementation, startup, and optimization of new control systems and equipment.
- Research, recommend, and develop improved electrical and control processes to increase reliability and efficiency.
- Monitor recurring equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Identify weaknesses within electrical and automation systems and develop long-term solutions.
- Interpret and apply electrical schematics, control drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related automation equipment.
- Support production and maintenance personnel by providing technical expertise and troubleshooting assistance.
- Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment operation, controls, troubleshooting, and best practices.
- Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable electrical codes, company policies, and safety standards.
- Document modifications, repairs, and changes to electrical and control systems.