Plant Electrician

Employment Type : Hourly Shift : First Work Arrangement : Onsite Position Summary : Create and support preventative maintenance strategies and activities for electrical and automation systems within the plant, and assist in troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation and control issues to minimize downtime due to equipment failure. Lead initiatives to increase the electrical and controls effectiveness of plant equipment and help increase efficiencies by implementing new control methodologies to improve control systems operation and reliability. Work with Engineering Manager and Maintenance Manager to implement training and develop maintenance staff in electrical and control systems to support maintenance department training strategies. Aid in executing focused improvement projects for all electrical and automation systems. Major Duties and Responsibilities : Manage and maintain controls / PLC including instrumentation maintenance of facility equipment such as boilers, air compressors, chillers, waste water treatment plant, HVAC, dock doors, lighting, main tank farm, rail car unloading, ammonia refrigeration system. Ensure all wiring is done to NEC code. Create and support preventative maintenance strategies and activities for electrical and automation systems. Maintain all electrical / automation / plc / hmi programs with backup. Install and wire new devices as needed to stay ahead of obsolescence. Train, assist and support troubleshooting of electrical components, instrumentation and control issues to minimize downtime due to equipment failure. Replace failed devices, pull new wire as needed and install updated components as required. Develop and implement cost saving opportunities with provided resources to improve reliability of plant equipment control systems. Impart PLC and control systems technical knowledge to Mx through in house training to enhance the technical and troubleshooting skills of the personnel. Design and develop new control methodologies to increase efficiencies or production. Develop and apply PLC and HMI programming changes to plant systems during troubleshooting activities and projects to increase efficiency. Assist in planning and completion of maintenance and facility based special projects managing the complete electrical process and contractors to ensure consistency across the plant. Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls. Education and Experience : Technical Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum (8) years of high level experience in computer languages, basic programming, and / or instrumentation fields. Troubleshooting and working experience with AllenBradley and Siemens software. RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Factory Talk, View ME / Drive Executive; Drive Monitor; Keyence Camera recognition systems for tracking product with barcode or image markings, Ink Jet Systems. Knowledge and Skills : Electro / Mechanical background coupled with general knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, steam and refrigeration systems. In depth knowledge of control system hardware, and processing flow. Demonstrate problem-solving and communication skills when interacting with internal / external personnel. Robotics, Human Machine Interface Touch Screens , Schematic Layouts & Fault Recovery Procedures, Programmable Logic Controllers - PLC. Drive Controllers & Motors, Facilities & Machine Wiring Why Join Us : Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours. Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits : ​ Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​ Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​ Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​ Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs Physical Demands : All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements. Work Environment : Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to : Work outside and / or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity; Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet. Diversity & Inclusion : Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.