Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Technician - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

• Decatur, IL

Cogeneration Plant

This is a full-time, hourly position

Starting Pay - $28.96/hour + Shift Differential

Shift

• 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

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Why Join?

• Weekly Pay

• Benefits Start First Day

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

• On-site 24/7 FREE medical care facility

• Health and Wellness Incentives

• Membership to ADM Wellness Center (Gym membership)

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• 401K/ESOP, pension with ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) matching contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Company Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees,' Spouse and Children

• Parental leave (paternity/maternity)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Assistance

• Advancement Opportunities

• Perks at work (discount program with several companies)

Job Description:

The ADM Cogeneration plant is seeking an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to be involved in the day-to-day instrument and electrical operational activities of the Cogeneration Plant in Decatur, IL. The plant provides steam and electricity to various production processes on the Decatur Complex.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend changes, modifications or up-grades of equipment to improve operations and reliability.

• Read and understand equipment electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation

• Written and Oral communications between operations, engineering and maintenance

• Proactively participate in plant safety and quality programs.

• Assist in developing & complying with safety, environmental, quality and production procedures / policies.

• Install, maintain and repair electrical components such as rotating electrical equipment, variable frequency drives, motor controls, switchgear, and battery systems as required.

• Working knowledge and understanding of standard electrical work practices and guidelines to include those outlined by such organizations as the National Fire Protection Agency (NEC) and the IEEE to insure a quality as well as maintain code compliant CoGen electrical systems.

• Perform as a team member while supporting the planned, preventative, and/or predictive maintenance and project activities that support the electrical and process control systems of the plant

• Perform as a team member or independently to trouble-shoot, diagnose, electrical power and control equipment. Responsibilities may also include process control component repair solutions.

Required Experience and Skills:

The Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Technician position requires at least two years of experience in an industrial setting. The candidate must have excellent time management and organization skills. Make decisions with limited experience/knowledge to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Strong mechanical skills, working knowledge of manual and powered tools, trouble shooting and the ability to plan procedures for completing a task. The candidate shall possess good leadership skills, able to work under time constraints, adaptable, have a high attention to detail and quality, and the desire to learn. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is preferred. A successful Electrical Technician shall possess a strong work ethic.

• Technical aptitude in plant electrical systems, including motor controls, and voltage levels (24 VDC to480AC).

• Experience and knowledge using electrical test equipment including Voltmeter, Trex ,475 Heart communicator and Process Meter.

• Experience/knowledge of troubleshooting, repairing or replacing equipment and instruments

• Experience/knowledge of AD/DC circuit theory.

• Demonstrated participation in plant safety programs

• Experience/knowledge process sensors / transmitters.

• Experience/knowledge of electrical safety devices (breakers, fuses, etc.).

• Prompt and consistent self-starter with ability to manage deadlines while juggling multiple tasks.

• Excellent communication skills - both oral and detailed written are needed to be effective in this position.

• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively interact with multiple employees, management personnel, and other stakeholders. Interpersonal skills employed include handling conflict; explaining problems and potential corrective actions for processes in a fair, honest, and direct way.

• The candidate must be able to utilize independent judgment to solve problems, have excellent organizational skills, and strive for continuous improvement.

• Ability and willingness to travel as required for training.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Knowledge of production plant equipment and their interaction with process controls & instrumentation.

• Familiarity with various electrical classifications including Class I Division I, Class II Division 1 & II.

Job Requirements:

• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance and maintain attendance record in accordance with company policy

• Experience in manufacturing, production and/or similar military environment (preferred)

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal/written)

• High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

On-The-Job Training Requirements:

• New colleagues will need to undergo on-the-job training to acquire skills and certifications, which will be assessed according to established standards

• Complete ADM safety, food safety, quality, and environmental training

• Participate in company planner operations training

• Equipment training may include but not limited to JLP, Forklift, Non-DOT Truck, Reach Lift, Lock Out/Tag Out, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move about or to a work site by ascending/descending stairs, bending, kneeling and prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently

• Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights; may require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights or in confined spaces

• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 55 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 50 pounds overhead

• Requires ability and willingness to wear respirators

• Ability to walk up to two (2) miles during the course of a workday over uneven ground surfaces, and/or walking over Railroad tracks.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check and medical clearance.