Fox River Valley Ethanol, LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Electrician STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: E&I & CO2 Manager UPDATED: May 2023
Position Summary:
Safely installs and maintains electrical systems, PLC’s and instrumentation for all plant process equipment systems and HVAC at Fox River Valley Ethanol LLC. Understands and complies with plant safety and production rules and regulations. Monitors, documents, and troubleshoots E&I activities according to established procedures, while keeping others informed of problems or potential problems as indicated.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Holds self and other accountable for safe operations, wears required PPE, actively participates in regular safety training and testing.
- Occasionally requires working at heights up to 180 feet off the ground, in confined spaces, and with equipment that can be very hot, heavy, electrified, and under pressure. Safely installs and maintains all electrical components for production equipment and other systems at the Company.
- Installs conduit and related wiring.
- Request proper permits as required to carry out electrical work according to Fox River Valley Ethanol LLC established procedures.
- Ability to study blueprints and schematics and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete assignments/tasks.
- Ability to test installations to ensure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using test equipment such as ohmmeter, amp meter, voltmeter, oscilloscope, or circuit tracer.
- Ability to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit, junction boxes, switches, outlet boxes, and switch boards using hand tools and such special equipment as mechanical drills, cutters, benders, and threaders.
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and instrumentation to safely maximize plant production.
- Must inform the E&I and CO2 manager of any abnormal operations as they arise.
- Installs and maintains 480VAC Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Have the knowledge and ability required to Learn and understand the sequence of plant operations, purpose and implications of control systems, source/destination of piping, and how the flow of each operation impacts other areas in the Company.
- Follows instructions of management in regard to E&I operations including but not limited to: PMs, general operations and work assignments, problem solving, and personal conduct.
- Troubleshoots and adjusts electrical systems to safely maximize production.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Work performed is expected to meet or exceed guidelines for safety, quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness.
- Due to 24/7/365 operations and the number of staff on each shift, must be reliable and timely in reporting to work.
- Think and work safely.
- Accurately troubleshoot and resolve electrical and Instrumentation related technical problems.
- Experience with programmable Logic Controllers PLC’s and other plant automation equipment is a must.
- Must be able to communicate well with all employees and/or departments. Good written and verbal communication is a must.
- Must have a sense of urgency to take initiative and notice what needs to be done, and the good judgment to act appropriately.
- Must be able to perform basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals), use measurement device and read gauges,
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to use calibration instruments and testing equipment.
Education & Experience:
- Electrical/Mechanical technical degree or Journeyman Electrician status/certification is required.
- Experience installing and maintaining a variety of electrical systems, motors, drives, instruments, and other electronic equipment is required.
- Experience with process flow manufacturing and PLC’s experience is required.
- Experience with Allen – Bradley PLC’s is desired.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift up to 50 lb. pieces of equipment, if heavier requires a two-man lift, tools, parts, etc., normally chest height, and move a few feet away, usually several times per shift
- Climb open-grate metal stairs to elevations up to 80 feet off the ground
- Climb fixed and movable ladders up to 40 feet high
- Work safely in confined spaces as needed and overhead work (reaching overhead and/or working on elevated equipment, etc.)
- Wear and appropriately use all required personal protective equipment
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions – heat, cold, humidity, rain, snow, etc. Frequent exposure to noise, heights, moving equipment and mechanical parts, electricity, extremely hot and cold equipment and products that may be under extreme pressure, toxic and/or caustic chemicals, flammable materials, and dust/dirt/grease.
This job describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Electrical: 3 years (Required)
- PLC: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person