Plant Electrician

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Posting End Date: Accepting applications until job is filled and/or up to 60 days from the posting date

Job Location: Fort Morgan, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd & 3rd
Compensation: $28.75 /hr
Sign-On Bonus: $7,000

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Principal Accountabilities
• Required Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

Principal Accountabilities 

• This role involves physical activity in a food processing environment, which generally requires a moderate amount of exertion on a fairly regular basis–involving bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing more than 50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Walking or standing for extended periods of time will be required as well as the occasional use of stairs and/or ladders
• The work may also involve other exertions, conditions or exposures (e.g. heat, cold, dust). This position is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces, moving mechanical parts and fast paced warm/cool environments. Personal protective equipment use is required in all areas of the facility
• Execution of automation solutions used for controlling plant process. Will involve design and configuration of control systems and oversight of electrical and instrumentation functions related to projects. Will be required to obtain knowledge of plant processes
• Design and Implement control strategies based on current best practice standards and approved components
• Work with fix/support team to identify areas in need of improvement and reliability. Provide training for completed projects
• This position requires availability for a 6 day work week

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need of a Visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI/Controls programming languages
• Ability to update and troubleshoot a range of electrical or instrumentation systems
• Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team or individual environment and be a self-starter
• Ability to pass an Electrical Aptitude Test
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Cargill Experience
• Ability to understand continuous and batch process control strategies
• Possess a working understanding of the production process
• Ability to configure and program a variety of control systems including PLC and HMI systems
• Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance, planning and scheduling
• Automation, Electrical, and / or Instrumentation experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens
• Design and implementation knowledge of plant digital business technologies

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet