This position is responsible for electrical maintenance and repair of production equipment in a multi-purpose soybean processing facility.

 

Essential Job Functions:

Repair and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools Thorough understanding and a leader in good electrical safety practices and regulations   Operates electrical test equipment including VOM, megger and amprobe Performs preventive maintenance & troubleshoots motor control & lighting systems Understands three phase motors: starter sizes, changing overloads & heaters, wiring terminations, phase rotations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting & repair PLC main components familiarization, system troubleshooting, installation, & repair Interprets instrumentation schematics/symbols installation, troubleshoot & repair Uses HMI screens to troubleshoot & understand process controls Understands AC motor / VFD theories: VFD sizing, control wiring, installation & configuration, parameter modifications, VFD troubleshooting & maintenance Install electrical conduit, cable trays, wiring, and electrical equipment in field as part of this expected skill of the craft function Ability to determine and install small three phase transformers (sizing & wiring) Understands fuse, wire and overload sizing Basic understanding of various electrical controls and ability to interpret electrical schematics & symbols Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code Understands basic computer operating skills and is teachable on how to utilize a computer laptop to interface with plant PLCs / VFDs / Servos of various types   Understands building emergency lighting battery UPS systems and inverter controls  

Skill / Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required Minimum of 5 years of related experience preferred Associates degree and / or Technical Certification preferred Working knowledge of Electrical Hazardous Area Classifications (Class I & Class II) is a plus Ability to determine and install small three phase transformers (sizing & wiring) Understands fuse, wire and overload sizing Basic understanding of various electrical controls and ability to interpret electrical schematics & symbols Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code Understands basic computer operating skills and is teachable on how to utilize a computer laptop to interface with plant PLCs / VFDs / Servos of various types   Understands building emergency lighting battery UPS systems and inverter controls  

Other Work Schedule and Qualification Requirements:

Must be willing to participate in rotating team on-call schedule Must be willing to adjust to varying workloads and schedules Must have a basic understanding of industrial plant electric distribution systems Must have a basic understanding of industrial plant control systems Must have a basic understanding of the NFPA 70E and 70B Codes (safety and testing) Must be able to run rigid and flex conduit in the field as skill of the craft Must have a safe work history  Must be willing to take direction and work as a team player with others is required including peer technicians, mechanics, engineering, and contractors       

Physical Work and Environment Requirements: 

Must be able to tolerate soybean and dust as possible allergens at a soybean processing plant  Required to work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures depending on the season  Ability to work tolerate working at various heights as required on man lifts Ability to learn forklift and JLG operation and safety procedures Normal color vision

 

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

 

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled