Journeyman Industrial Electrician

About the role

The Industrial Electrician position at Morning Star Company requires thorough understanding of electrical equipment function, high and low voltages, electrical theory, power generation, switchgear maintenance, and paralleling procedures. Key responsibilities include performing, guiding, or directing predictive, preventive, and responsive maintenance on all plant electrical devices, troubleshooting digital and analog devices, providing electrical connectivity to new equipment, and driving capital projects from the electrical perspective.

Responsibilities

• Perform, guide or direct, with fellow colleagues and/or with contractors, all predictive, preventive and responsive maintenance on all plant electrical devices, including but not limited to Motor Control Centers (MCC), Electrical Mains, Generator Panels and Generators, Electric Motors, Backup Diesel Generators, All Factory Lighting, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)-programming and troubleshooting, Automatic Transfer Switches and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Local Disconnects, Motors and Motor/Gearboxes (troubleshoot and replace bearings).
• Knowledge and understanding, troubleshooting digital and analog devices including but not limited to RTD’s, Level/Pressure Transmitters, valve positioners to and from PLC I/O points.
• Proactively drive capital projects from the electrical perspective. Assemble and install all conduit, outlets, panels, junction boxes and perform all necessary wiring.
• Perform or direct others in performing all tasks of an electrical nature necessary to test, calibrate, repair, rebuild, maintain, modify or install electrical equipment.
• Take on functional area operating responsibilities during the tomato processing season.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Thorough understanding of electrical equipment function, high and low voltages, electrical theory, power generation, switchgear maintenance, and paralleling procedures.
• Able to directly work with and repair electrical systems and electrical system interfaces with plant equipment.
• Possess strong troubleshooting skills.
• Versed in lock-out/tag-out procedures and possess a strong safety orientation and record.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Able to read and understand bills of material, blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Able to produce single line diagrams to be used in construction.
• Adhere to all equipment specifications and technical manual instructions.
• Versed in all electrical test equipment and capable of using test equipment to diagnose or troubleshoot all electrical systems and instruments.
• Strong persuasive leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Able to establish priorities, work independently and proceed to achieve objectives without supervision.
• Able to coordinate tasks with others through personal initiative.

Benefits

Morning Star offers a top-tier comprehensive health plan, including medical, dental, and vision, and pays the full monthly premium for both the Colleague and all eligible family members. The company also contributes to Colleagues' Health Savings Accounts. Year-round Colleagues are eligible to enroll in our 401K plan, with 4% match.