Industrial Electrician

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real . Position Summary Reporting to the Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Electrician will perform a full range of duties and may provide technical assistance and guidance to lower-level staff. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems, control systems, and process instrumentation throughout the facility. The Industrial Electrician will perform routine and emergency maintenance on electrical distribution systems, digital and analog control systems, PLC systems and networks, pneumatic systems, transducers, sensors, and other plant electrical devices. This role will perform diagnostic analysis of failed or faulty electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic components and systems to determine appropriate resolution for return to service. In addition, the Industrial Electrical will perform periodic inspections, testing, adjustments, calibrations and servicing activities necessary to maintain the electrical, and control systems in peak operating conditions. All duties performed will be done so while adhering to the safety principles and procedures required by ofi as well as ensuring full industrial electrical compliance with applicable regulatory standards, i.e. OSHA, OESC, ORS, etc. Position Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work associated with industrial electric power distribution and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control systems.
• Conduit and conductor installation and terminations ranging from 28 awg multi-conductor cable to 500 MCM.
• Network cable installation, termination, and testing, Control system component panel build and wiring from technical sketches, electrical schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Suggest improvements that optimize performance regarding designs, installations, hardware selection, and safety practices.
• Properly operate equipment in the application deployed by understanding the principles by which process instrumentation functions and perform set-up and calibration tasks.
• Perform root-cause fault diagnostics on live electrical systems to identify and correct electrical, mechanical, control, pneumatic, and computer system failures.
• Perform basic online Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code review to assist in fault diagnostic tasks.
• Conduct tests to verify the performance of safety systems including fire detectors, hazardous material sensors, and gas detectors.
• Perform the tasks associated with the preventative maintenance program on production, packaging and milling equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical, electronic, hydraulic, gas burner, and pneumatic test instruments.
• Wire machines and electrical panels in line with prints.
• Maintain required documentation of work and material utilized for task.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance with operations staff for minimal disruptions to operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Oregon State General Journeyman license or Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant (PJ) or Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) required.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and replacing electrical equipment and machinery preferred.
• Ability to be forklift certification. The employee will be considered without certification but will be required to attain one for the position.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical and electronic testing techniques and procedures is required.
• Ability to use a variety of precision tools and diagnostic equipment is required. Will be required to read and interpret operation and maintenance instructions and manuals.
• Experience with PLC Controls
• Knowledge of math to perform and understand basic calculations is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer are required.
• Must be familiar with industrial and electrical laws.
• Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English is required.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, dusty, odorous, and noisy environments is required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at high elevations, atop ladder or man lift, on the roof, underneath equipment is required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.