Electrical + Instrument Tech

Location : Council Bluffs IA OPD 

City : Council Bluffs 

State : Iowa (US-IA) 

Country : United States (US) 

Requisition Number : 34223 

Summary:

The Electrical & Instrumentation Tech is assigned to day shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm).  The position pay starts at $32.14 per hour.  Health and welfare benefits begin on date of hire and there is also an annual bonus.

Core Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining plant wide electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Responsible for maintaining all automation throughout the facility (electric circuits of 480VAC or less)
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage lighting, variable frequency drive (VFD) and alternating current / direct current (AC/DC) systems
• Ability to read and understand ladder logic is required
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logix Control (PLC) (Allen-Bradley) systems like SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, PLC 5s, 5000 LogixControllers and PanelViews
• Check output on DC controllers and replace printed circuit boards when needed
• Troubleshoot, locate, test, identify, or diagnose electrical malfunction and then adjust, repair, or replace
• Ability to follow, interpret, and read blueprints or schematics
• Calibrate and/or troubleshoot process instrumentation
• Responsible for assigning IP addresses to new equipment
• Inspect for conformity to industry standards or specifications
• Rebuild, repair and replace damaged, defective, or worn parts
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and remove material and equipment from job site
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned
• Troubleshoot and repair AC motor starter circuits

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Associates Degree in Electronics or 3-5+ years of equivalent experience is required
• 3-5 years of experience or schooling troubleshooting and repairing PLC’s and experience programming
• Experience utilizing networking systems such as Control Net, Ethernet, and Data Highway required
• Familiar with mass flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, burner control systems and other like equipment found in an automated plant required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment
• Previous work in a soybean crush facility is a plus
• Experience with SAP maintenance software a plus
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed