Full-time

Description

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform electrical repairs on equipment and facilities of a large-scale corn milling plant, with a heavy emphasis on Maintenance Reliability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The I/E Technician will diagnose panel malfunctions, calibrate, replace or repair a variety of electrical or electronic monitoring equipment such as variable frequency drives, flow meters, control valves, pH monitors and pressure and level transmitters.
Will perform instrument maintenance, preventative maintenance as necessary, troubleshoot circuits, rewire equipment as necessary, run conduit, rebuild control valves and perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.
Incumbent must be willing and able to perform minor/assist with extensive Millwright duties as assigned.
Perform routine electrical repair projects and preventative maintenance on production equipment such as breaker boxes, motor leads and lighting fixtures.
Assist in the installation and wiring of new/modified electrical equipment.
Monitor plant motors and starters, checking for hot spots and completing required reports.
Select, install and pull wiring to required equipment locations, making connections, testing circuitry and performing related installation processes of low and medium voltage to 4160V.
Maintain accurate and thorough inventory of electrical parts and related manuals.
Perform instrumentation work.
Install, maintain, and repair plant mechanical, pneumatic and 480-volt electrical equipment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant mechanical, pneumatic and 480-volt systems.
Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.
Other similar duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have strong safety values.
Must be willing to work shifts.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete an electrical aptitude and hands-on test.
Must be able to operate a computer effectively.
Must be able to work individually or in a team environment.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and on a call-in basis.
Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
Must be flexible in accepting changes.
Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent with strong fundamental skills (math, reading, and writing), Associate’s Degree preferred
Training in identifying and diagnosing electrical problems.
Familiarity with 3 phase electrical systems.
Knowledge of NEC code requirements.
ABC schooling is a strong plus.
2-4 years of experience as an electrician, preferably in an industrial maintenance setting.
PLC and industrial controls experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in CEMS is a strong plus.
CMMS experience preferred.

EEO Statement

BioUrja Renewables LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BioUrja Renewables LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

BioUrja Renewables LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewables LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewables LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewables LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewables LLC.

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