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!

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.