POET

bioethanol

Instrumentation&ElectricalTechnician

Ashton, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Instrumentation & Electrical Technician at POET. Skills: Instrumentation, Electrical, Troubleshooting, PLC/DCS I/O. Troubleshoot and identify root cause. Repair or replace parts”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensures that all work performed follows electrical codes; Ensures the operation and all facilities are operating to standards; Deliver a best-in-class culture of quality

Industry & Context.

bioethanol
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting and identifying root-cause issues; Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Eligibility Requirements

Continuous plant operation includes 24/7 schedules, Meet call-in requirements as needed, Be expected to receive calls after hours, including weekends and holidays, Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds, Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders, Opening valves, Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds, Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour, Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day, Pushing brooms, shovels, etc., Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees, Standing for extended periods of time, Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Using hand and power tools, Thorough understanding of company policy, procedures, and values, Adhere to all safety requirements at all times and in all work environments, Exposed to work in multiple environments, including plant, laboratory, as well as an office environment, Exposed to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and chemicals, Subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process, Subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate's degree in an electrical training program or equivalent, Thorough knowledge of standard electrical equipment and work practices, Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and install 4160V, 480V, 220V, 110V motors and breakers, protective relays, PLC’s, transformers, motor control centers, lights, breakers, panels, and other miscellaneous electrical equipment as applicable to the work location, Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O including 4-20mA loops, 120V/24DC I/O, Read and translate the information found within all: PLC code, Schematic wiring, and Ladder and P&ID’S process diagrams, Minimum of 1-3 year(s) of related work experience, Experience with 3 phase electrical systems up to 4160V 3 phase

Nice to Have

Journeyman or Master License

What You'll Do.

Troubleshoot and identify root cause

Repair or replace parts

Rewire and install instrument/electrical goods

Ensure work follows electrical codes

Test and inspect issues

Communicate problems or concerns

Review electrical procedures

Assist in developing electrical programs

Meet call-in requirements

Perform preventative and proactive electrical maintenance

Assist with emergency and scheduled shutdowns

Perform regular mechanical duties

and repair measurement/control instruments

Inform management of parts needed

Maintain instrument/electronic/electrical parts inventories

Document and record information

Maintain work area cleanliness

Accomplish other assigned tasks

Maintain licensing by attending code classes

Receive calls after hours for emergencies

Ensure environmental compliance

Maintain food safety and quality

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate any problems or concerns to the management team; Work with the management team and all staff daily; Always maintain a team environment; Interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization; Ability to work in a team environment; Communicate

Communication Scope

Communicate any problems or concerns to the management team; Excellent communication skills

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