Electrician (Crew D) Ontario, OR (*Retention Bonus Offered*)
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery, equipment and supports the general maintenance function by performing the following duties.
Shift: This is a night shift from 6pm - 6am.
Key Responsibilities
• Machines and specialized potato-processing equipment such as conveyors, and programmable logic controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Shall have proven and demonstrated history of responsible and safe electrical work and possess a strong knowledge of NEC safety standards and other associated standards and codes.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance employees, (General Maintenance, Pump Mechanics and Electronics) to diagnose malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices as appropriate or necessary.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Reads blueprints, and all types of electrical schematics.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors as necessary or required.
• Operates equipment to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs. Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Must own and maintain the minimum required quality and quantity of personal hand tools for use on the job as instructed by your supervisor
Typical Education
Hold a current Journeyman Electrical License from the state of Oregon or a state with reciprocity to Oregon (Idaho, Utah, Maine, Montana, Arkansas, Washington or Wyoming).
Relevant Experience
3+ years related experience and/or training
Other Information
• Must be familiar with automated control systems and be able to read, understand and maintain electrical drawings and manuals.
• Follow instructions as directed.
• Notify appropriate personnel on equipment breakdown.
• Actively participate in the training and development of others as necessary or directed.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Know the general plant layout.
• Know and observe safety, security, quality, sanitation and personal hygiene requirements.
• Other and incidental duties as assigned.
Job Requisition ID: 15066
Travel Required: None
Location(s): FG Plant - Ontario
Country: United States
**The J.R. 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. **