Certified Electrician

Full-time

Brainerd, MN

10,001+ employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

This position is part of Cargill's protein and salt business, focusing on the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. The role involves working with various voltage levels, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The technician will collaborate with other team members and management to optimize equipment performance and safety in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of electrical projects and install electrical equipment
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components
• Consult with operators, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance
• Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions
• Work with voltage levels up to 480, 4160
• Wire Variable Frequency Drives
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures
• Perform instrumentation calculation, set up of parameters and limits
• Modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment in order to meet available specifications
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems before they occur
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions
• Repair, install and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment
• Install coaxial or fiber optic cable for computers and other telecommunications equipment
• Maintain inventory of spare parts
• Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair
• Make necessary repairs as quickly as possible in order to minimize inconvenience when breakdowns occur
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems
• Work extended shifts to support the facility which may require coming in early, before normal shift and staying over later than normal shift
• Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Follow the National Electric Code; comply with state and Cargill standards
• Assist plant with management of outside contracted electrical projects for quality to comply with Cargill specifications
• Participate in ongoing skill level improvement training and apply what is learned
• Perform all requested tasks professionally and in a reasonable time frame
• Work indoors and outdoors in a plant environment
• Enter confined spaces under proper permit conditions and supervision
• Troubleshoot problems as required
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by facility; determine immediate and long range needs for maintenance and repair work
• Enter notifications utilizing maintenance computer program
• Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety
• Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations, including use of proper PPE
• Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of the department, and work as a team member with a positive attitude
• Attend various mandatory safety and department meetings
• Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved
• Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the supervisor

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Must be able to read/write English
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Basic computer skills including being able to enter and retrieve data
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts
• Must be able to perform electrical maintenance trade
• Experience working with blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications and the mathematical knowledge required for such work
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment
• Must have a high degree of mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages
• Must be willing and able to work in inclement conditions and extreme temperatures
• Must be able to work in an outdoor, and indoor plant environment
• Must have very good time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Install conduit and pull wire
• Have a strong commitment to safety
• Must have adequate transportation

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with wiring and programming Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience using electrical test equipment to perform analysis and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Mechanical aptitude to work from all types of blueprints, maintenance manuals, and drawings
• Apprentice, Journeyman or above license with the state of Nebraska or equivalent
• A 2-year degree in electromechanical, electrical system, or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts