E&I Technician

Job Summary

At IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.), we are united by a passion to create a better world through scent, taste, and nutrition. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, IFF is a global leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and sensorial experiences. Our people—diverse, curious, and collaborative—are the heart of our success. Join us and help shape the future of how the world lives, works, and plays.

We are looking for an E&I Technician for our Rockland site. The E&I Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement initiatives by applying technical expertise across a range of equipment and control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Support your team in making deliberate improvements in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) as well as housekeeping performance.
• Ensure 100% compliance of assigned EHS requirements, process safety, food safety, and quality standards. As well as executing required preventative, autonomous maintenance and equipment sanitation work practices.
• Safe completion of life critical activities in production areas including development and execution of lock, tag, try procedures (LTT).
• Identify and implement improvements in systems, processes, and personal development and as assigned by department and/or shift Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Ensure all training requirements are met within the specified time frames and training other personnel as required by Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager.
• Ensure preventative, autonomous maintenance and equipment sanitation work practices are executed as required by department
• Performs maintenance and repair of site’s electrical and instrumentation systems
• Performs work order tasks and supports work order flow through MMIS
• Performs troubleshooting of site’s electrical and instrumentation systems
• Supports scoping and planning of work orders
• Follows parts procurement procedures
• Supports updating and documentation of equipment BOMs and PMs
  
  

Key performance Indicators:

• Wrench time (hands-on tool engagement and productivity)
  
  

The following are requirements for this position:

• High School Diploma or High school equivalent (HSE) including GED and Maine HiSET
• Basic math skills and computer skills
  
  

The following knowledge, skills and experience are helpful but not required:

• 1–3 years of electrical experience, ideally supported by a two-year trade or technical college degree
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical production environment
• Strong problem-solving, conflict management, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and act with urgency
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills
  
  

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more