The Industrial Instrumentation Electrician / Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for performing installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, low voltage instrumentation, and troubleshooting of equipment within a manufacturing environment.  A successful applicant will be responsible for working safely and efficiently as possible in our continuous operation facilities.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Install, troubleshoot, and start-up of process control and electrical systems
• Repair electrical equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance and completing projects
• Utilizing technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshooting. Accurately keeping maintenance records of critical and quality-related plant equipment.
• Determining root cause of failure and correcting condition to prevent reoccurrence.
• Auditing the maintenance program and identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Repairing failure using current procedures and recommend alternative methods of repair.
• Developing, documenting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability. Generating out-of-tolerance reports, when required, for equipment found outside of acceptance criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement at the plant level. Understanding and complying with all OSHA, NEC, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.
• Use Company computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance-related information.
• Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Acquiring new mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFD, PLC, and Control Systems certifications and/or  knowledge as appropriate and demonstrate proficiency.

Qualified candidates will have:

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in  loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions as required
• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull and enter tanks

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of industrial experience and education.
• Technical training in accredited technical school or equivalent, with certification in one ore more of the following industrial math, industrial electrical or instrumentation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with medium voltage
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs  
• Must be able to complete pre-employment assessments as required
• Must be able to pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government
• Knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems found in an industrial manufacturing facility that require instrumentation.
• Ability to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and/or written instructions accurately.

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Read, write, and speak in English and work in a team environment
• Computer literate with prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), SAP experience a plus
• Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus
• Understanding of OSHA rules

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please inform us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.