Job Description
Description
Position at JBS USA
POSITION: Tannery Electrical Technician
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in the electrical or industrial maintenance field, demonstrating progressively responsible roles.
- Relevant electrical certifications (e.g., Journeyman License, NCCER Electrical, OSHA Electrical Safety, etc.) in lieu of a formal degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong practical background in electrical systems, including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of industrial equipment.
- Working knowledge of mechatronics and mechanical systems, including:
- Steam generation and air compressor technology
- Chain drives and various conveying systems
- Variable frequency motor controls
- Maintenance of sanitary conditions in industrial environments
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous learning in a technical environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply electrical engineering principles to maintain and improve the efficiency and reliability of the process equipment.
- Design, justify, plan, coordinate, and execute plant improvements/upgrades as directed.
- Design, develop, and test electrical distribution systems and load centers.
- Identify, analyze, and offer solutions to address electrical system needs of the plant.
- Prepare electrical drawings and specifications, and ensure that they are completed according to the company’s drawing standards and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company safety requirements and standards procedures.
- Identify production problems, recommend modifications, and implement solutions to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
- Independently research new technologies and recommend electrical technical innovations in machine/system architecture, control methodologies, and industrial/lab/field automation.
- Provide expertise for design of electrical power and automated controls in the company manufacturing operations.
- Provide expertise for designing, installing, and integrating electrical power and automated controls for facility renovations and expansions.
- Monitor and implement improvements that conform to the company’s electrical standards.
- Must understand the process flow of electrical/electronic functions.
- This includes but is not limited to the equipment on the Tannery Plant.
- Understands the workings of diagnostic equipment (oscilloscope, megger, volt meter and Amp probes).
- Must have the ability to apply emphasis to major functions of equipment in area of responsibility this includes but is not limited to:
- All functions of primary and secondary product scales
- Fleshers, Splitters, Wringer, Press, Drums, and/or Conveyor Belts,
- Product testing equipment
- All plant Program Logic Controllers
- All primary and Secondary functions of the electrical power in facility
- All equipment associated to electrical/electronic area that are assigned by peers
- Must be able to understand and draw electrical/electronic schematics and use these schematics and plant schematics as troubleshooting guides.
- Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and insure their expertise is used to improve food safety wherever applicable.
- Assist the Plant Engineer in assuring continuous plant improvement
- Insure reliable and cost effective operation of systems that are often on line continuously.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
· Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
· Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
· 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
· Base salary $33.15 per hour on a bi-weekly pay period.
EOE/Vet/Disabled
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Hourly pay