I/E Technician – Spiritwood, ND

Job Summary:

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician would be involved in the day to day instrument and electrical operational activities of the Spiritwood, ND complex. The plant processes soybeans into oil, meal, pellets and byproducts.

Responsibilities:

• Plan daily maintenance activities and provide “kits” for each job
• Recommend changes, modifications or up-grades of equipment to better operations
• Read equipment drawings and documents
• Written and Oral communication between operations, engineering and maintenance
• Proactively participate in plant safety and quality programs.
• Assist in developing & complying with safety, environmental, quality and production procedures / policies.
• Install, maintain and repair plant instrumentation, computers, and electrical, electronic and pneumatic control equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant electronic and pneumatic systems, facility computers, process control equipment and instrumentation.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical components such as rotating electrical equipment, meters, motor controllers, switchgear, and battery systems as required.
• Install and calibrate instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, circuit analysis, AC/DC motor power and control methods, flow meters, pH meters, bindicators, scales and controllers
• Install and maintain temperature and pressure transmitters
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical distribution and controls (5kV, 480V )
• Installation, validation, verification, preventive maintenance and repairs on the CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems)

· Maintains relevant KPIs to measure success

· Uses Performance Excellence tools to drive continuous improvement in the facility

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ of industrial production and/or construction instrumentation experience.
• Technical aptitude in instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Demonstrated participation in plant safety programs.
• Experience/knowledge of AD/DC circuit theory.
• Experience/knowledge of process instruments.
• Experience/knowledge of electrical safety devices and requirements.
• Prompt and consistent self-starter with ability to manage deadlines while juggling multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively interact with multiple employees, management personnel, and other stakeholders. Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict; explaining problems and potential corrective actions for processes in a fair, honest, and direct way.
• The candidate must be able to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, have excellent organizational skills, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required for training.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of production plant equipment and their interaction with process controls & instrumentation.
• Familiarity with various electrical classifications including: Class 1 Division 1 Group B (Hydrogen); Class 1 Division 1 Group D (Alcohols), Including intrinsically safe wiring systems.
• Knowledge of HART instrumentation protocol.
• Familiarity with D3, Allen Bradley, & Modicon controls equipment.

Benefit Overview:

· Health, dental and vision insurance; multiple plan options available!!

· Benefits begin day one

· Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability

· Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance

· Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

· Flexible Spending Account Plan

· Health Savings Account Program

· Health Advocacy Program

· Employee Assistance Program

· Training and Development

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person