Electrician at Cargill
Amherst, TX 79312
About the Job
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Location: Friona, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st - 2nd
Compensation: $24.00 - $32.00/hr
Benefits Information
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Principal Accountabilities
- Requires a moderate amount of exertion on a regular basis–involving bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing more than 50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds
- Walking or standing for extended periods of time will be required as well as the occasional use of stairs and/or ladders
- The work may also involve other exertions, conditions or exposures (e.g. heat, cold, dust)
- This position is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces, moving mechanical parts and fast paced warm/cool environments. Personal protective equipment use is required in all areas of the facility
- Execution of automation solutions used for controlling plant process
- Will involve design and configuration of control systems and oversight of electrical and instrumentation functions related to projects
- Will be required to obtain knowledge of plant processes
- Design and Implement control strategies based on current best practice standards and approved components
- Work with fix/support team to identify areas in need of improvement and reliability. Provide training for completed projects
- Training and development courses by HR, vendors and outside consultants
Required Qualifications
- Permanent work authorization in the U.S without sponsorship
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Ability to update and troubleshoot a range of electrical or instrumentation systems
- Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a team or individual environment and be a self-starter
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Cargill Experience
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to understand continuous and batch process control strategies
- Possess a working understanding of the production process
- Ability to configure and program a variety of control systems including PLC and HMI systems
- Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance, planning and scheduling
- Automation, Electrical, and / or Instrumentation experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens
- Design and implementation knowledge of plant digital business technologies
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
