Electrical Technician

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

This position maintains and repairs equipment for a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant.  Primary function is to ensure that the electrical portions of all machines and computer control systems remain in good working order to optimize plant productivity and efficiencies.  Responsible for complying with all applicable Company standards, government regulations and best manufacturing practices.  Maintenance responsibilities include project and outage work.  This position may also be responsible for programming networked PLCs (Programmable Logic Computers) which control the plant processes.

  Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs instrument and electrical work
• Maintains and repairs operating equipment, including troubleshooting, removing, installing, rebuilding, lubricating and cleaning all equipment associated with the production process
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner
• Learns plant process and procedures for plant start-up, shut-down and operations for better understanding of how equipment is utilized
• Ensures compliance with Company safety rules and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities 
• Maintains accurate and timely work orders in computerized maintenance system
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating with outgoing operation staff with respect to maintenance problems or other ongoing issues and/or tasks
• Notifies Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent of any production, maintenance or safety problems

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Valid driver’s license required
• 2-3 years of experience with electrical work in an industrial facility required or combination of 5 years experience in electrical field and college degree or certifications in electrical field
• Knowledge of PLC, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery
• Ability to perform all duties of position while maintaining compliance with regulatory safety requirements, e.g., OSHA (including PSM), EPA, USDA, ISO 9000 and BQ-9000
• Ability to read electrical and equipment schematics
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at heights, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more which requires regular bending and lifting
• Mechanical aptitude, effective oral and written communication skills, basic math and fundamental PC skills
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, action oriented and able to work effectively in a team environment

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us