Electrical Maintenance Supervisor- Moses Lake, WA

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role directs and coordinates the instrumentation, electronics, computer and electrical needs of the total operation to ensure maximum operating
efficiency in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. This role is accountable for the maintaining, upgrading, continued operation of the electrical,
instrumentation and control, the computer systems of the facility and in keeping up to date with the latest technology in the field of electronics. This role trains
and manages the electrical and process control staff in a participative management style to ensure the quality, quantity of work performance and development
of subordinates meets the necessary requirements to meet operational goals. 

 

The position supports a facility that operates 24/7. The expectation for this role is that the Electrical Supervisor is always on call, provides weekend support, and off hours as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains a positive professional relationship with all contractors and equipment manufacturers. Ensures that the Plant Policies, Procedures and Union
    contracts are administered and followed in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Is responsible to attend and participate in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
  • Is responsible for identifying the training needs of subordinates, ensuring their participation in appropriate training activities, and reinforcing
    subordinate’s skill development with coaching, feedback and recognition.
  • Is accountable for identifying potential capital projects and repair jobs, and new projects in his/her area.
  • Ensures the parts inventory for electrical, instrumentation, computer equipment is adequate to meet maintenance needs.
  • Directs the electronic, electrical and PLC/HMI function to assure the maximum operating efficiencies are maintained to meet minimal downtime,
    quality, volume, grade, yield, safety performance and cost control.
  • Provide technical support to ensure the Floor level controls, SCADA and other information systems provide the necessary information to operate
    efficiently.
  • Work with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure that all plant systems are operating efficiently within their limits. Is accountable for the
    electrical, instrumentation, computer portion of the maintenance budget.

Typical Education

  • Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

  • 3+ years related experience and/or training 

Required Certifications

  • Journeyman License preferred but not required

Other Information

  • Have experience and/or training in Programmable Logic Controller, Human machine Interfaces, Instrumentation (4-20 ma loops, 110 V AC, 24V DC, analog) and
    network communications; read and understand single line schematics and drawings.

 Job Requisition ID:  26763

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Pay Grade: Global Grade 4

Location(s): GF Plant - Moses Lake

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $90K - $105K annually. Plus annual incentive plan eligibility 

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Paid Family Building Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
  • Education Assistance
  • Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

 

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**