Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance tasks on all the equipment instrumentation, control systems, electrical systems and buildings owned, leased, and operated by Louis Dreyfus Company Claypool Facility. He/she is responsible for performing all assigned duties safely. He/she is responsible for the compliance of all SHE, GMP, OSHA, and IDEM rules/regulations at all times.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs the controls and instrumentation systems, including but not limited to level transmitters, pressure switches, plug switches/probes, temperature transmitters, moisture meters, density meters, conductivity meters, PH probes, O2 sensors, Etc, and associated wiring, hazard monitoring systems, 24 V DC, 120V AC and 4/20 ma analog instrumentation circuits.
• Maintains and repairs to Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet, Devicenet, Hart, ASI systems, etc. remain in reliable working order
• Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, supports, and/or assists contractors and employees in the design construction, operation, and maintenance of all assets
• Troubleshoots and repairs of control valves, switch packs, control modules.
• Installs wiring, connects, configures, downloads, programming, and tests all instruments and devices
• Responsible for data collection, documentation, and calibration of all instruments and devices
• Updates and supports instrumentation inventory and inventory management system through Endress Hauser (WAM program)
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance, or safety problems.
• Knows, observes, and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures, rules, regulations, environmental practices and GMP guidelines.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical systems and components in the facility. 
• Troubleshoot and repair of fire system instrumentation including but not limited to pressure switches, tamper switches, and flow switches.
• Responsible for the repair of the electrical systems include, but are not limited to, variable speed drives, motors and motor control equipment, PLC and related equipment and power distribution equipment and turbines.
• Responsible for maintaining, repairing, or replacing instrumentation relating to Critical Safety Devices in a timely manner
• Evaluates programming to troubleshoot plant upsets
• Works closely with programmers to improve or eliminate electrical/instrumentation issues with programming to improve reliability of the facility/equipment.
• Follows up with contractors to help ensure new projects are completed properly to avoid future maintenance problems due to improper installation or programming
• Works closely with Maintenance and Operations Management to improve reliability of the facility.
• Assists project managers with preferred instrumentation/electrical technologies for new projects
• Works with Inventory/Warehouse personnel to ensure spare parts inventory is kept up and all critical instrumentation/electrical equipment remains in stock and available
• Performs pneumatic troubleshooting, including but not limited to: calculating ranges and set points for switches, transmitters, indicators, recorder and controllers.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, controls and other electrical components for machines and equipment.
• Install and maintain light fixtures and related equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Makes the necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attends training classes when available.
• Applies root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement.
• Supports plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with electrical resources.
• Completes all required safety training and complies with all safety policies.
• Follows all department procedural policies and participates in team concept approach.
• Notifies supervisor and production management of product quality issues and shuts down equipment if product quality is out of specification.
• Performs maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adheres to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Completes work orders on all work performed. Enters actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
• Trains and mentors plant maintenance and electrical technicians to improve the knowledge and skill level of the site.
• Coordinates all PMs with manufacturing, quality control, and management.

• Provide assistance to other maintenance employees as able and assigned
• Assist in the completion of capital and maintenance projects as able and assigned.
• Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effective.
• Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc., when requested.
• Required to work during the shutdown time to complete work orders. 

• Performs instrument calibrations and repairs
• Works assigned overtime as needed as well as on call requirements
• Perform any additional duties or tasks assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting.
• Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include but are not limited to: responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order.
• Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents or Shift Supervisors.

• Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

• Actively participates in job-related training as required.
• Maintains instrumentation/electrical certifications
• Understands and follows all requirements for the NFPA and NEC

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

SHE (Safety, Health & Environmental) Responsibilities

• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Completes required training for jobs and tasks prior to being assigned work.
• Ensures area is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
• Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards.
• Promptly reports all incidents to management as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.   Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• Knowledge of PLC, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) and Communications systems
• Requires recall and application of simple or routine rules and/or procedures.
• Comprehension – listen to directions, follow instructions, pay attention to details
• Quality/Customer Focus – commitment to excellence in quality, viewing each customer brand as the most important customer.
• Communicate effectively at all times with co-workers.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand; walk; sit, talk, and listen.
• Use of hands to grasp, handle, pinch, pick-up, and type.
• Climb, balance and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Depth Perception (ability to judge distances)

Equipment Used

• Telephone, Communication Radio
• Hand and Power Tools
• Use of electrical tools and testing equipment
• Wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

Working Conditions

• Work area is non climate controlled In temperatures exceeding 100F and below 32F.
• Work is regularly performed away from the maintenance shop more than half the day.
• Work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts.
• Open work area shared with other employees
• Noise level: loud (moving mechanical parts, lawn mower, truck)

Decision Making/Accountability

• The Maintenance Instrumentation Technician/Electrician Combination’s dependability directly impacts production requirements needed to fulfill customer needs.

• Two year degree with a minimum of one year hands on experience or 5 years of direct hands on experience in instrumentation, PLC’s, Control systems, and Calibrations
• Possess instrumentation skill sets such as demonstrated extensive knowledge of 4-20ma loops and demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation calibration: Endress Hauser, Rosemount, Fisher, Samson, Etc
• Possess controls skill sets such as experience of Allen Bradly logic PLC programing and experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Temperature, Pressure, Flow Transmitter Training
• Analytical Training

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us