Sr. Electrical & Instrumentation System Technician – North Sioux City, SD

The System Technician Electrical & Instrumentation role is responsible for: Ensuring safe, reliable performance of plant control processes, systems, and production lines. This associate must be multi-crafted with a heavy emphasis on software, control systems, and electrical fundamentals. This associate must have excellent communication skills and be focused on customer (operations) satisfaction. 

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science in electrical/electronic/ or related technical training
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a maintenance environment
• Motors, motor control circuits, power distribution systems up to 600 VAC electrical experience
• Controls and instrumentation knowledge including, but not limited to, HMI systems, chart recorders resistance temperature detectors, pressure differential transmitters, and 4-20 MA loop control systems
• Knowledge of industrial plant systems, equipment, and operations.
• Team working skills at a variety of function levels.
• Proficient in the use of industrial mechanics tools, electrician’s tools, instrumentation and controls tools, and rigging/millwork tools.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Supports operational team with day-to-day improvement and troubleshooting of software applications and PLC controls with maximum focus on increased reliability
• Electrical and controls support for operations and maintenance
• Interpret and maintain electrical schematics
• Identify, design, and implement controls improvement solutions
• Interface with contractors, vendors, engineering, maintenance, and operations
• Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions
• Work with engineering on specific electrical and or controls projects from design to startup, including HMI and PLC programming, installation, checkout, start-up, and training
• Provide on shift – plant-wide support (including overtime coverage for vacancies) for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolution of Level I (PLC/Servos) and Level II (HMI) system related problems

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars
• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package
• Chance to work cross-functionally, and add value and impact to the business
• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!