Electrical Technician

Louis dreyfus company - Claypool
new offer (16/06/2024)

job description

Job Description
Overall Purpose and Objective of Position
This position maintains and repairs equipment for a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant. Primary function is to ensure that the electrical portions of all machines and computer control systems remain in good working order to optimize plant productivity and efficiencies. Responsible for complying with all applicable Company standards, government regulations and best manufacturing practices. Maintenance responsibilities include project and outage work.
Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Performs instrument and electrical work
Maintains and repairs operating equipment, including troubleshooting, removing, installing, rebuilding, lubricating and cleaning all equipment associated with the production process
Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner
Learns plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut-down and operations for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
Maintains accurate and timely work orders in computerized maintenance system
Ensures orderly shift change by communicating with outgoing operation staff with respect to maintenance problems or other ongoing issues and/or tasks
Notifies Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent of any production, maintenance or safety problems
Additional Responsibilities
Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting
Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent or production superintendents
Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include but are not limited to:
responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order
Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts
Actively participates in job-related training as required
Works and cooperates with outside contractors
Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.
Equipment Used
Production machinery and operating equipment
Use of electrical tools and testing equipment
Use of multiple hand tools, voltmeters, vibration analysis tools, precision measuring tools
Use of occupational health and safety testing equipment (e.G., air monitors) in compliance with OSHA regulations
Wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Working Conditions
Technicians are scheduled to work 5 - 10 hour shifts weekly with expected overtime during project or downtime periods. Electrical technicians will be on call for all electrical-related plant problems. Regular exposure to a variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions;
regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids;
occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Heavy lifting of manufacturing materials and products is required. Position will require regular stair climbing and extended periods of walking and standing in order to access and occasionally work in remote areas of the plant, heights and confined spaces. Personal protective equipment will be worn in compliance with Company standards and government regulations. Call-ins or the extension of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies. When on call you are scheduled to work one half day Saturday.
Employee Supervision
Maintenance Supervisor
Decision Making/Accountability
Maintains and repairs machinery and controls for the production process of a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant. Follow supervisor’s directions to ensure peak production efficiencies and product quality. Employ an understanding of Company standards and government regulations with respect to areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing compliance. Investigates and resolves any production issues as directed by supervisor. Participate in plant start-ups and shut-downs as directed.

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