Journeyman Electrician

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 is responsible for the electrical repair, preventive, and corrective maintenance tasks on all the equipment and buildings owned, leased, and operated by Seattle Export Grain Elevator. He/she is responsible for performing all assigned duties safely. He/she is responsible for the compliance of all SHE, GMP, and State of Washington rules/regulations at all times.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs operating equipment, including removal, installation, rebuilding and cleaning of all electrical equipment associated with the production process.
• Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Notifies Supervisors of any production, maintenance, or safety problems.
• Performs basic instrument replacement and basic electrical work.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of the electrical systems including, but not limited to, variable speed drives, motors and motor control equipment, and related equipment.
• Install conduit, wiring, panels, controls and other electrical components for machines and equipment.
• Install and maintain light fixtures and related equipment.
• Makes the necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attends training classes when available.
• Follows all department procedural policies and participates in team concept approach.
• Completes work orders on all work performed. Enters actual time and any parts or material used on the job.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
• Perform any additional duties or tasks assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting.
• Maintains accurate and timely work orders in computerized maintenance system.
• Actively complies with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Actively participates in job-related training as required.

Qualifications

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualifications: 

• Valid Driver’s License
• Washington State Journeyman (01) license
• Ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card)

Experience

Basic qualifications:

• Five (5+) plus years’ experience as journeyman electrician

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with PLC
• Experience in an industrial work environment
• Experience with 480v and 4160v

Additional Information

SHE Responsibilities – Safety, Health, Environmental

• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.
• Completes required training for jobs and tasks prior to being assigned work.
• Ensures area is maintained in orderly and safe manner.
• Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards.
• Promptly reports all incidents to management as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident.   Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and industrial processing machinery.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems.
• Requires recall and application of simple or routine rules and/or procedures.
• Comprehension – listen to directions, follow instructions, pay attention to details.
• Quality/Customer Focus – commitment to excellence in quality, viewing each customer brand as the most important customer.
• Always communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Interpersonal/Communications Skills – speak and prepare written communication effectively; listen to othe