Supervising Electrician - Oregon Freeze Dry

Supervising Electrician

Who?

Does Supervising Electrician sound like your next job title?

This exciting opportunity is offered by Oregon Freeze Dry, makers of Mountain House. Oregon Freeze Dry is a World Class, purpose-driven technology solutions company with nearly six decades of freeze-drying expertise.  We find inspiration in our ability to create solutions, through the science and craft of freeze drying or lyophilization, that improve the lives of individuals and communities around the globe. Our driven and passionate team needs to expand, as we continue to experience sustainable growth across multiple markets. 

What?

This position involves planning, laying out, installing, testing, and repairing electrical and electronic systems in an industrial environment. It requires proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs, as well as configuring and calibrating a wide range of sensors. The role also demands the ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and other technical documents.

Main aspects of the role include:

1. Performs maintenance, and calibration on production electronic equipment and controls, including computerized plant equipment, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests.
2. Inspects and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment.  
3. Monitors line efficiency and works with Engineering staff and Production Supervisors on line improvements.
4. Evaluates new equipment to establish troubleshooting and repair procedures. 
5. Analyzes causes and implements corrective action on repetitive or major electrical problems. 
6. Monitor all the facility, building, and wiring meet electrical code compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equilevant. In addition, this candidate must possess a General Supervising Electrician License or be able to obtain. Previous experience in a leadership position is required. Additionally, 2 years experience in troubleshooting plant instrumentation systems, programming various systems and controllers, motor/system control applications and repair of various electronic systems and printed circuit boards is required. Knowledge and use of AutoCAD is a plus. Lastly, the ability and flexibility of working hours on rotation (nights/weekends) is required to support company needs and technical assistance.

Curious? Apply with your resume at Careers | Oregon Freeze Dry (ofd.com) or you can find more information about our company on our website.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Don’t sweat! We’re always looking for an excuse to discuss your next opportunity. You might just surprise yourself…

Oregon Freeze Dry wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Criminal background checks may be completed on all applicants. Oregon Freeze Dry is a drug free workplace.

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